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Puttalam Railway Station

Puttalam Railway Station

පුත්තලම•புத்தளம்
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About Puttalam Station

Puttalam Railway Station (Station Code: PTL) is an active operational railway stop along Sri Lanka's historic Puttalam Line, situated in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province. Located approximately 135.2 kilometers from Colombo Fort, it serves daily commuter, regional, and express passenger rail services under Sri Lanka Railways.

Situated at an altitude of approximately 8 meters above mean sea level, the station features 2 Platforms, Salt Pan & Lagoon Terminus with regular passenger departures connecting regional travelers throughout the corridor. Daily ticketing counters, waiting rooms, and local transportation connections operate continuously.

Station Details

Station NamePuttalam(පුත්තලම / புத்தளம்)
Station CodePTM
Railway Line
⛵Puttalam Line
Height Above Sea Level8 meters (26 ft)
Distance from Colombo FortCalculated via Line Chainage
Track and Platform SetupSingle Line / Platform Access

Departing Trains from Puttalam

Today, Saturday 26 September

🐢Slow
Daily

Facilities at/near Puttalam Station

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Ticket Reservation Counter

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Waiting Rooms

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Passenger Restrooms

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Tuk-Tuk and Taxi Stand

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