Mannar line

The Mannar line is a railway line in Sri Lanka. Branching off the northern line at Medawachchiya Junction, the line heads north-west through North Central and Northern provinces before terminating at the town of Talaimannar. The line is 106 kilometres (66 mi) long and has 11 stations. The line opened in 1914.

Mannar line
Overview
StatusOpen
OwnerSri Lanka Railways
Termini
  • Medawachchiya Junction
  • Talaimannar
Stations11
Service
TypeRegional rail
SystemSri Lanka Railways
Operator(s)Sri Lanka Railways
History
Opened1914
ReopenedMedawachchiya Junction to Madu On 14 May 2013
Up to Talaimannar in April 2015
Technical
Line length106 km (66 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationNo
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Route map
Talaimannar Pier
Talaimannar
Pesalai
Toddaveli
Mannar
Gulf of Mannar
Thirukethiswaram
Mathotam
Murunkan
Madhu Road
Cheddikulam
Neriyakulam
Northern Line to Kankesanthurai
Medawachchiya Junction
Northern Line to Colombo Fort
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