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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, ...
The New Zealand Herald

Sri Lanka’s Kandy to Ella train: One of the world’s best budget rides

When I was planning a trip to Sri Lanka, a fellow travel writer who had visited gave me some advice. “Don’t bother with the trains. Just hire a private driver to take you around for a few weeks.” ...