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An intercity train at Kurunegala station
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| Overview | |
| System | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Sri Lanka |
| Termini | Polgahawela Junction Kankesanthurai |
| Stations | 55 |
| Line number | 4 |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 14 February 1894 |
| Owner | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Operator(s) | Sri Lanka Railways |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 339 km (211 mi) |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
| Loading gauge | 1676 |
| Electrification | No |