At Demodara the railway descends a steep gradient by looping around and passing through a tunnel beneath its own station — a piece of colonial-era engineering that still carries scheduled trains today.
The Ella–Kandy and Ella–Badulla stretches are among the most scenic rail journeys in Sri Lanka. Reserved seats sell out well in advance in peak months; unreserved carriages are cheaper, far busier, and rarely offer a seat.
Check current schedules and reservation rules with Sri Lanka Railways rather than third-party listings, which are often out of date. Riding in open doorways is unsafe and increasingly discouraged by staff.
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