How many trains stop at Madhu Road Railway Station per day?

Typically around two trains call at Madhu Road Station on any given day. Services on the Talaimannar Line are infrequent compared to the main Sri Lankan rail corridors, so it is important to check the current timetable with Sri Lanka Railways before planning your journey.

Which railway line runs through Madhu Road Station?

Madhu Road Station is on the Talaimannar Line, which branches from Medawachchiya and runs north-west toward Mannar and ultimately to Talaimannar Pier on the northern coast. The line was partially closed during the conflict years and has been progressively restored since 2009.

How do I get to Madhu Road Station from Colombo?

The standard route is to take a train from Colombo Fort to Medawachchiya on the Northern Line, then transfer to a Talaimannar Line service. Total journey times are long, so checking current schedules directly with Sri Lanka Railways before booking is essential.

What is near Madhu Road Railway Station?

The most significant nearby site is the Basilica of Our Lady of Madhu, one of Sri Lanka's most important Catholic pilgrimage shrines, located a short distance from the station. Mannar Island, Mannar Fort, and the Vankalai Bird Sanctuary are also within the broader district.

Is it safe to travel by train through Mannar District?

The Northern Province has been peaceful since the end of the civil conflict in 2009 and the Talaimannar Line has been rehabilitated for civilian travel. As with any destination, checking current travel advisories from your government before departure is a sensible precaution.

What is the contact number for Madhu Road Railway Station?

The station telephone number is 025-3244361. For timetable queries and ticket bookings, Sri Lanka Railways can also be contacted through their central offices or website.

When is the best time to visit the Madhu Church near Madhu Road Station?

The Basilica of Our Lady of Madhu receives pilgrims throughout the year, but the major feast day in August draws the largest crowds. Travellers who prefer a quieter visit should consider other times of year, while those wishing to experience the pilgrimage atmosphere should plan around the August festival period.

Madhu Road Railway Station

Madhu Road Railway Station is a station on the Talaimannar Line of Sri Lanka Railways, in the Mannar District, Northern Province.

2 trains call at Madhu Road on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Station telephone: 025-3244361.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Madhu Road දුම්රිය ස්ථාන කාලසටහන

සාමාන්‍ය දිනක 2 දුම්රිය Madhu Road හි නතර වේ.

Talaimannar මාර්ගය · උතුරු පළාත

ස්ථාන දුරකථනය: 025-3244361

පිටත්වීම	දෙසට	ධාවනය
06:56 am	Anuradhapura	දෛනිකව
06:20 pm	Talaimannar Pier	දෛනිකව

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