Can I take my 9ft Longboard on the train to Weligama?

Taking a longboard on a Sri Lankan train is a logistical nightmare.

The Problem: The doors are narrow, the corridors are tiny, and the overhead racks are too small for boards.

The "Guard's Van": Theoretically, you can pay to put it in the "Baggage/Guard Car" at the back. However, you have to register it at the station parcel office 1 hour before, and they often refuse surfboards because they are "fragile" and they don't want the liability.

The Doorway: If you try to stand with it in the doorway, you block the exit. On the crowded coast line, passengers will get very angry with you.

Solution: Do not take the train. Hire a "Van Taxi" or use a service like "Uber Intercity" (select a van). Share the cost with other surfers. It is worth the $40 to not break your board or get shouted at.