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Talaimannar Express

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🚆 Express•⏱️ 6h 38m•🚉 23 Stops

About Talaimannar Express

Talaimannar Express (Train #5003) is an operational 🚆 Express passenger service connecting Colombo Fort (FOT) with Talaimannar Pier (TMP) along Sri Lanka's historic Main Line. With 23 scheduled passenger halts, the service completes its journey in approximately 6h 38m.

Talaimannar Express is a scheduled express service operated by Sri Lanka Railways on the Main Line. Departing Colombo Fort (FOT) at 15:50 and arriving in Talaimannar Pier (TMP) at 22:28, covering 100 kilometers.

Train Details

Train Number#5003Service NameTalaimannar Express
Railway Line
👑Main Line🏛️Northern Line🌉Mannar Line
Service Type🚆Express
Route CorridorColombo Fort (FOT) ➔ Talaimannar Pier (TMP)Schedule and Duration15:50 ➔ 22:28 (6h 38m)
Operating DaysFri, Holiday, Mon, Poya, Sat, Sun, Thu, Tue, Wed
Buffet Car / CateringStation Vendors OnlyObservation SaloonNot Attached
Sleeping BerthsDay Seating Only

Route Stopping Schedule

01Colombo FortOrigin
15:50
Departure
16:23
Arrival
1 min wait
16:24
Departure
17:09
Arrival
1 min wait
17:10
Departure
17:33
Arrival
1 min wait
17:34
Departure
18:12
Arrival
7 min wait
18:19
Departure
18:30
Arrival
1 min wait
18:31
Departure
18:44
Arrival
1 min wait
18:45
Departure
19:07
Arrival
1 min wait
19:08
Departure
19:47
Arrival
2 min wait
19:49
Departure
19:52
Arrival
7 min wait
19:59
Departure
20:11
Arrival
1 min wait
20:12
Departure
20:24
Arrival
3 min wait
20:27
Departure
20:40
Arrival
1 min wait
20:41
Departure
20:50
Arrival
1 min wait
20:51
Departure
21:13
Arrival
1 min wait
21:14
Departure
21:27
Arrival
1 min wait
21:28
Departure
21:37
Arrival
1 min wait
21:38
Departure
21:44
Arrival
1 min wait
21:45
Departure
21:55
Arrival
1 min wait
21:56
Departure
22:03
Arrival
1 min wait
22:04
Departure
22:13
Arrival
1 min wait
22:14
Departure
22:24
Arrival
1 min wait
22:25
Departure
22:28
Arrival