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Welcome to SriLankanRailways.com,
a passion project by
Sri Lankan railway fans.

“This is not an official government site.

It’s a place where we collect stories, photos, updates, and deep dives about our island’s trains and railways. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious, join us in celebrating and preserving the rich rail heritage of Sri Lanka.”

This is a photo of Kandy Railway Station in Sri Lanka, showing a red train stopped at the platform. The station sign is clearly visible, displaying “KANDY” in English, Sinhala, and Tamil. You can see the steps leading into the train, the windows of the carriages, and the lush greenery reflected in them, giving a sense of the scenic surroundings of Kandy.

Colombo to Kandy Train Ride 2025

If there’s one railway journey every traveler should experience in Sri Lanka, it’s the Colombo Fort to Kandy train ride ...
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A red passenger train crossing the historic Nine Arch Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka, surrounded by lush green jungle and entering a tunnel in the hillside.

Top 10 Train Journeys in Sri Lanka a traveler’s guide

Sri Lanka is small but mighty when it comes to scenic train rides. From tea-clad mountains to palm-fringed coasts, the ...
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How to Book a Train Ride in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s train journeys are among the most scenic in the world — from lush tea plantations in the highlands ...
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/ / Editors Pick
A vintage black-and-white photograph of an early steam locomotive in Sri Lanka, featuring a large cylindrical boiler, prominent smokestack, and classic spoke wheels. The engine is stationed on railway tracks near a platform, with another similar locomotive visible in the background and railway buildings nearby.

Leopold: The First Locomotive in Sri Lanka

Introduction The arrival of the steam locomotive Leopold in 1864 marked the beginning of railway operations in Sri Lanka (then ...
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Sri Lanka Railways diesel locomotive 746 at rural train station – side view captured from moving train window, featuring railway tracks and tropical background.

The History of Railways and Trains: From Global Origins to Sri Lanka’s Rail Legacy

Global Origins of Railways and Trains The history of railways begins long before the invention of the steam locomotive. The ...
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