Introduction

Though the British established the railway system, the golden era of Sri Lankan Railway System was during 1955 – 1970 under the management of Mr. B.D. Rampala, the most respected chief mechanical engineer and late General Manager of CGR.
Presently the Sri Lankan Railway network consists of 1,508 kilometres with broad gauge (5 feet 6 inches, or 1.676m). The railway contains some of the most magnificent scenic rail routes in the world. Particularly the Main Line winding through both natural beauties such as waterfalls, natural forest mountains, misty peaks and precipices, as well as man made festoons such as tea estates, pine forests and sensation engineering stuffs including bridges and peak level stations.