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We are two parallel lines that never meet

Idalgashinna railway station is located 8 km west to the Haputale. And the elevation is 1615m (5298') above sea level. The 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge main line between Haputale and Idalgashinna offers a spectacular view because the land falls away steeply for a great distance on both sides. Both sides of the railway station have panoramic views. The view on northern side running beyond Boralanda, Welimada up to Udu Pussellawa, Hakgala and on the southern side running beyond Beragala down to the coast at Hambantota and Udawalawa Reservoir is clearly visible.

 

Most of the days the station is covered in mist. As it is situated on a mountain ridge, the rain water falling on the roof flows to two major rivers Mahaweli and Walawe.

 

There are 13 tunnels between the Ohiya and Idalgashinna Railway stations.

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Uploaded on February 21, 2017