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Location: It appears to be a railway station, likely in Sri Lanka given the context of the current time and location (Colombo, Sri Lanka). This looks very much like Colombo Fort Railway Station. Locomotive: The locomotive is painted in a distinctive red and green livery, which is common for Sri Lanka Railways (SLR). Designation: The number plate clearly shows: "CLASS M6" and the unit number "784". Atmosphere: It's a sunny day, and the station has a covered platform area with an older, industrial feel.

Family Adventures: Train Travel with Kids on Sri Lanka’s Scenic Routes

Family Adventures: Train Travel with Kids on Sri Lanka's Scenic Routes Imagine a journey where the views out your window ...
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Sri Lanka Railways Heralds New Era: Cabinet Approves Female Officers for Key Roles

Colombo, Sri Lanka – In a monumental decision set to redefine gender roles within one of the nation’s most historic ...
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/ / Latest, Railway Improvements
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The Viceroy Special: A Luxurious Step Back in Time on the Rails

Imagine the gentle rhythmic chug of a vintage steam locomotive, the soft scent of polished wood, and the panoramic vistas ...
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Beyond the Rails: Exploring Wellness and Culture in Sri Lanka by Train

Imagine a journey where the rhythmic lull of a train carries you not just across breathtaking landscapes, but into the ...
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Nine Arch Bridge in Ella: An Updated 2025 Guide for Stunning Photography

Nine Arch Bridge in Ella: An Updated 2025 Guide for Stunning Photography

Nestled amidst the emerald embrace of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, where misty peaks meet verdant tea plantations, stands an architectural ...
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/ / History, Travel

A New Chapter for Sri Lanka’s Railways: Historic Maradana Station Colombo Leads the ‘Dream Destination’ Revolution

A New Chapter for Sri Lanka's Railways is unfolding at the historic Maradana Railway Station in Colombo. President Anura Kumara ...
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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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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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