1005
SERVICE SUSPENDED
Podi Menike
පොඩි මැණිකේ සීඝ්රගාමී දුම්රිය•பொடி மெனிகே விரைவு தொடருந்து
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🚆 Express•⏱️ 10h 20m•🚉 9 Stops
About Podi Menike
Podi Menike (Train #1005) is an operational 🚆 Express passenger service connecting Colombo Fort (FOT) with Badulla (BAD) along Sri Lanka's historic Main Line. With 9 scheduled passenger halts, the service completes its journey in approximately 10h 20m.
The Podi Menike (‘Little Maiden’) is one of Sri Lanka's oldest and most iconic named expresses, serving the Colombo-Badulla highland corridor since 1956. Leaving Colombo Fort at dawn, it provides travelers and commuters with reliable, panoramic access across the central mountains.
Train Details
| Train Number | #1005 | Service Name | Podi Menike(පොඩි මැණිකේ සීඝ්රගාමී දුම්රිය / பொடி மெனிகே விரைவு தொடருந்து) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Line | 👑Main Line | Service Type | 🚆Express |
| Route Corridor | Colombo Fort (FOT) ➔ Badulla (BAD) | Schedule and Duration | 05:55 ➔ 16:15 (10h 20m) |
| Operating Days | Daily | ||
| Buffet Car / Catering | Station Vendors Only | Observation Saloon | Available (1st Class Panoramic) |
| Sleeping Berths | Day Seating Only | ||
Route Stopping Schedule
05:55
Departure08:40
Arrival5 min wait
08:45
Departure03Kandy
08:55
Arrival10 min wait
09:05
Departure04Hatton
11:40
Arrival5 min wait
11:45
Departure05Nanu Oya
13:40
Arrival5 min wait
13:45
Departure06Haputale
14:40
Arrival5 min wait
14:45
Departure15:05
Arrival5 min wait
15:10
Departure08Ella
15:35
Arrival5 min wait
15:40
Departure16:15
Arrival