Start with the official railway information
Sri Lanka Railways publishes reservation information and links to its booking services. Check the journey date, stations, service and available class directly rather than using an old timetable copied into a tour description.
Understand what is reserved
Confirm whether the booking provides a reserved seat, the class, passenger details and ticket collection requirements. A proposed scenic train ride in an itinerary is not a ticket confirmation.
Plan station connections
Arrange how you will reach the departure station and continue from the arrival station. Consider luggage, children, mobility needs and the distance between the station and accommodation.
Keep an alternative
Agree what happens if the intended service cannot be booked or is disrupted. Avoid placing an inflexible onward flight immediately after a rail arrival without a suitable margin.