Question 1

Which line is Parasangahawewa Railway Station on?

Accepted Answer

Parasangahawewa is on the Northern Line of Sri Lanka Railways, which runs from Colombo Fort northward through Anuradhapura District and into the Northern Province. It is one of the rural halts on this long-distance corridor.

Question 2

How far is Parasangahawewa Station from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

The station is 217.7 km from Colombo Fort along the Northern Line. Travel time on a slower passenger train is typically around four to five hours, depending on the service and the number of stops.

Question 3

What stations are next to Parasangahawewa on the Northern Line?

Accepted Answer

The neighbouring stations are Saliyapura in the direction of Colombo and Medagama heading further north. Both are small halts on the same line.

Question 4

How many trains stop at Parasangahawewa per day?

Accepted Answer

Around 13 trains typically call at Parasangahawewa on a standard operating day. Services run in both directions, though not all trains on the Northern Line stop here, so it is worth confirming your specific service in advance.

Question 5

What is the telephone number for Parasangahawewa Station?

Accepted Answer

The station can be reached on 025-3891295. Calling ahead is particularly useful if you want to confirm that a specific train stops at this halt.

Question 6

Is there anything to see near Parasangahawewa Station?

Accepted Answer

The station lies within Anuradhapura District, which contains the UNESCO-listed Sacred City of Anuradhapura — one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Asia. Ancient dagobas, monastic ruins, and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree are accessible from the broader area. Wilpattu National Park is also within reach of this part of the North Central Province.

Question 7

What is the best time of year to travel the Northern Line through Anuradhapura District?

Accepted Answer

May to September is generally the most comfortable period, as the North Central Province sits in the dry zone and is less affected by the southwest monsoon than the south and west coast. The region can be very hot at this time, so early morning travel is advisable.

Kalkış	Yön	Tren	Sefer
04:25 am	Colombo Fort		Her Gün
05:38 am	Medawachchiya		Yalnızca Hafta İçi
06:52 am	Anuradhapura		Yalnızca Hafta İçi
07:55 am	Anuradhapura		Her Gün
11:01 am	Kankesanthurai	Yal Devi	Her Gün
01:19 pm	Mount Lavinia	Yal Devi	Her Gün
02:08 pm	Medawachchiya		Yalnızca Hafta İçi ve Pazar
03:11 pm	Anuradhapura		Yalnızca Hafta İçi ve Pazar
05:21 pm	Talaimannar Pier		Her Gün
05:24 pm	Medawachchiya		Her Gün
06:18 pm	Anuradhapura		Her Gün
07:05 pm	Vavuniya		Her Gün
10:38 pm	Colombo Fort	Night Mail	Her Gün

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