transportation

Is it physically safe to hang out of the train doors in Sri Lanka?

Asked 5 months agoSeen by 148 travellers

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Liam B.•985 rep•1

We see photos of tourists leaning out of the blue trains. Is this allowed and is it dangerous.

transportation safety

asked 5 months ago

Liam B.•985 rep•1

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While actively hanging out of the open carriage doors is an incredibly famous highly popular tourist activity it is fundamentally and undeniably highly dangerous. The moving trains pass extremely closely to narrow stone tunnels massive jagged rock walls and thick heavy jungle branches.

answered 5 months ago

Nuwan D.•14990 rep•1

If you choose to do this for a photograph you must absolutely hold on incredibly tightly and constantly vigilantly watch forward for upcoming sudden obstacles. The local railway authorities heavily strongly advise against it due to several highly tragic past accidents involving unaware foreign tourists.