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Puttalam Express

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🚆 Express•⏱️ 3h 50m•🚉 2 Stops

About Puttalam Express

Puttalam Express (Train #2840) is an operational 🚆 Express passenger service connecting Colombo Fort (FOT) with Puttalam (PTM) along Sri Lanka's historic Main Line. With 2 scheduled passenger halts, the service completes its journey in approximately 3h 50m.

Puttalam Express is a scheduled express service operated by Sri Lanka Railways on the Puttalam Line. Departing Colombo Fort (FOT) at 07:30 and arriving in Puttalam (PTL) at 11:20, covering 135.2 kilometers across 14 passenger halts.

Train Details

Train Number#2840Service NamePuttalam Express
Railway Line
👑Main Line⛵Puttalam Line
Service Type🚆Express
Route CorridorColombo Fort (FOT) ➔ Puttalam (PTM)Schedule and Duration07:30 ➔ 11:20 (3h 50m)
Operating DaysDaily
Buffet Car / CateringStation Vendors OnlyObservation SaloonNot Attached
Sleeping BerthsDay Seating Only

Route Stopping Schedule

01Colombo FortOrigin
07:30
Departure
02PuttalamTerminus
11:20
Arrival