Railway Line Guide 2026
Northern Line
Connecting Colombo to Jaffna and Kankesanthurai in the north, this 402 km line was heavily damaged during Sri Lanka's civil war and fully restored in 2014. It passes through ancient cities like Anuradhapura and the dry zone landscapes of the north. The journey offers a unique window into post-war Sri Lanka's recovery.
Total Distance
402 km
Stations
13
Daily Trains
176+
Stations on this Line
Trains on the Northern Line
| Train | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podi Menike | Colombo Fort | Badulla | |||
| Udarata Menike | Colombo Fort | Badulla | |||
| Yal Devi | Colombo Fort | Kankesanthurai | |||
| Uttara Devi | Colombo Fort | Kankesanthurai | |||
| Udaya Devi | Colombo Fort | Batticaloa | |||
| Rajarata Rejini | Anuradhapura | Beliatta | |||
| Meenagaya | Colombo Fort | Batticaloa | |||
| Pulathisi | Colombo Fort | Batticaloa | |||
| Tikiri Menike | Colombo Fort | Nanu Oya | |||
| Senkadagala Menike | Colombo Fort | Kandy | |||
| Yal Devi | Mount Lavinia | Kankesanthurai | |||
| Dunhinda Odyssey | Colombo Fort | Badulla | |||
| Night Mail | Colombo Fort | Badulla | |||
| Express Train | Colombo Fort | Badulla | |||
| Night Mail | Moratuwa | Kankesanthurai |
Showing 15 of 176 trains. Use the route search to see specific schedules.
Key Named Trains
- Yal Devi
- Rajarata Rajina
- Queen of Jaffna
- Uttara Devi