There are some private trains with more comfortable seating and a tea service but some travelers believe that taking the private train takes away from the charm of experiencing the Sri Lankan railways.
The train to the south runs along the ocean until it leaves the city | © Andy Nobes / Flickr | Flickr
The Ruhana Kumari Express train looking majestic with the tropical background | ©Hafiz Issadeen / Flickr
The train to Galle runs south crossing through towns | © Sarvodaya Shramadana / Flickr
The train to Galle runs along the seashore | © Indi Samarajiva / Flickr | Flickr
If you would like to find out more about the trains in Sri Lanka, where to take them or how to buy tickets, visit the Sri Lanka Railways site and also Seat 61, a website specialized in worldwide train travel.
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