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Welcome to Train Travel
 
 
Train
 
 
Some people may joke that train travel in Sri Lanka is for people with little money and lots of time, but for tourists it is a wonderfully appealing mode of travel, especially in the island’s highlands where the scenery can be breathtaking at times. The d
 
 
Train routes available
The railway network, which began operating in 1864, comprises nine lines radiating from Colombo, the most beautiful of which runs deep into the hills, travelling via Kandy and Nuwara Eliya before terminating in Badulla. This journey offers spectacular hil
 
 
Hill-country observatory carriage
There is a special first-class observatory carriage on the Colombo to Dabulla hill-country train. This is the last carriage on the train which has a full window to maximise the views. Tickets need to be booked at least 10 days in advance. Note that availa
 
 
First or second class?
The main advantage of travelling in the first class carriage – not available on the south coast route – is that you can book in advance and be guaranteed a seat. However, as long as you avoid the peak commuter trains in the morning and evening, second cla
 
 
Rates
Train travel in Sri Lanka is priced by the sector which means the rates are very simple and also extremely good value. First-class travel from Colombo to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Anuradhapura or Trincomalee costs just £5 per person for a single ticke
 
 
The Viceroy Special
For the ultimate in luxury old-world train travel you can even travel on Sri Lanka’s only passenger steam train, the 75-year-old Viceroy Special. The private train has two-airconditioned observational saloons furnished in period style with 64 plush reclin
 
 
 
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