The train journey between Kandy and Ella through Sri Lanka's central highlands is well-documented. You may recognise the scene above — a train crossing over Nine Arches Bridge near Ella — from ...

This photo taken on June 13, 2025 shows people visiting a nine-arch railway bridge built during the colonial era, in Ella, Sri Lanka. (Photo: Xinhua) This photo taken on June 13, 2025 shows part ...

Nine Arch Bridge is one of the most photographed spots in Sri Lanka (Credit: Nathan Mahendra) Looking out of the train window, I gazed at the 90m-long viaduct rising through the trees, connecting ...

The train arrived earlier than scheduled, at around 6.45 p.m. Colombo Fort is one of the largest rail stations in Sri Lanka. Built in 1908, over 200,000 passengers travel through the station every ...

Cutting through rugged terrain, the train climbed 426m over a 21km stretch, passing through 12 tunnels, hugging treacherous curves along the mountains and soaring above thick tropical jungle. After ...