BBC

Sri Lanka's most beautiful train journey

The Colombo to Badulla railway is so enchantingly beautiful that it's become a bucket list adventure for many visitors. I was woken by the long, forlorn sound of the siren. The brakes hissed and ...
Sri Lanka

Train Services Resume on Badulla–Ambewela Section After 23 Days

Train services on the Badulla–Ambewela section of the Upcountry Railway Line resumed this morning (20) after a 23-day suspension caused by severe damage during the ‘Ditwa’ disaster, according to the ...
CNN

Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police

A train collided with a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, killing at least six of them, according to Sri Lanka Police. No passengers were injured, but wildlife veterinary officers are ...
Business Insider

I rode the $1 coastal train in Sri Lanka from Bentota to Colombo. There was a 2-hour delay, and I didn't have a seat on board, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

I recently went on a solo trip to Sri Lanka and rode its famed coastal rail. The rail had stunning views of honey-colored beaches and the Indian Ocean. I had to sit on my suitcase for the entire trip, ...