Polgahawela

Polgahawela

Polgahawela

Place in Sri Lanka

Polgahawela is a town located in north western Sri Lanka. It is most notable for being a major railway junction.

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Polgahawela is situated in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka, and is located approximately 80 km (50 mi) north-east from the capital city of Colombo; 50 km (31 mi) from Kandy; 20 km (12 mi) from Kurunegala; and 65 km (40 mi) from Bandaranayake International Airport. It is the location of an important railway junction in Sri Lanka Railways' network, connecting the Main Line, which runs from Colombo to Badulla and the Northern Line, which runs through to the northern port of Kankesanthurai.

Railway station

Main article: Polgahawela railway station

Polgahawela's railway station is at the centre of the town and lies at the main junction of the Main Line and the Northern Line.

The town is notable for a major railway accident that occurred in 2005.

Neighbouring stations

Pothuhera Allawwa Polgahawela Panaliiya Thismalpola Rambukkana

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Notable people

See also

References

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    "Sri Lanka Railways Timetable" Archived 2012-01-04 at the Wayback Machine


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