Getting There By Rail
As an island, there are no external rail links to Sri Lanka, but there is a comprehensive rail network, comprising of nine lines that link Colombo with most major population and industrial centres. Main routes from Colombo include the Intercity Express (ICE) trains to Kandy and Galle. Reservations are essential on these trains and can be made the day before travel at Fort Railway Station, or through a local travel agent. Rail services are run by Sri Lanka Railways (tel: (011) 2421 281; website: www.scienceland.lk/railway/index.htm). Trains from Colombo leave from Fort Railway Station where there is also a tourist office (tel: (011) 2435 838).
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