Question 1

Where is Erukkalam Pendu Railway Station?

Accepted Answer

Erukkalam Pendu is on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province. It lies approximately 128.9 km from Colombo Fort. The station sits between Madurankuliya (towards Colombo) and Palavi (towards Puttalam).

Question 2

How many trains stop at Erukkalam Pendu per day?

Accepted Answer

Around 14 train services typically call at Erukkalam Pendu on a normal operating day, running in both directions. Travellers should confirm the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before travel, as schedules are subject to change.

Question 3

How do I travel from Colombo to Erukkalam Pendu by train?

Accepted Answer

Take a train from Colombo Fort Station on the Puttalam Line, which may require a change at Ragama Junction. The distance is roughly 128.9 km and most services on this section are stopping trains, so allow several hours for the journey.

Question 4

What is near Erukkalam Pendu Station?

Accepted Answer

The surrounding area includes Puttalam Lagoon, traditional fishing villages, and coconut plantations typical of the North Western Province. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka's largest national park, is also accessible from this general region.

Question 5

Is the Puttalam Line scenic for tourists?

Accepted Answer

Yes, though in a quieter way than the more famous hill-country or coastal lines. The Puttalam Line passes through dry-zone scrub, lagoon landscapes, and fishing communities, offering a less-touristed perspective on Sri Lanka's coastal north-west.

Question 6

What is the nearest large town to Erukkalam Pendu Station?

Accepted Answer

Puttalam is the nearest significant town, located further along the line. Chilaw is another accessible town for those travelling from the Colombo direction. Both are reachable by train on the Puttalam Line.

Question 7

Can I visit Wilpattu National Park using Erukkalam Pendu Station?

Accepted Answer

The Puttalam Line corridor brings you into the general region of Wilpattu National Park, but the park entrance is not within walking distance of the station. Onward transport by road — typically a tuk-tuk or private vehicle from Puttalam — is necessary to reach the park gates.

පිටත්වීම	දෙසට	ධාවනය
04:42 am	Maradana	ඉරිදා පමණි
04:42 am	Mount Lavinia	සතියේ දිනවල සහ සෙනසුරාදා පමණි
08:08 am	Nooranagar	දෛනිකව
10:08 am	Colombo Fort	සතියේ දිනවල පමණි
10:08 am	Colombo Fort	සෙනසුරාදා සහ ඉරිදා පමණි
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03:42 pm	Nooranagar	සතියේ දිනවල පමණි
04:58 pm	Colombo Fort	සතියේ දිනවල පමණි
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04:59 pm	Colombo Fort	ඉරිදා පමණි
08:52 pm	Puttalam	සතියේ දිනවල පමණි
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09:10 pm	Puttalam	ඉරිදා පමණි

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