Due to the ongoing Island Wide
Railway Strike Sri Lanka Railways Department has incurred a loss of profit around Rs.70 million during last few days.
Around 300 train services operated daily had been cancelled due to the Strike launched by Few Railway Trade Unions representing Railway employees including Engine drovers,Train Guards and Station Masters since last Wednesday (08)evening.
Colombo Fort Railway Station had been closed as a result of the strike and commuters are not allowed to enter the station due to safety of the property it has been revealed .
Only a fuel transport Train had been operated to Katunayake today it has been reported.
Meanwhile although the Striking trade unions had earlier decided not to operate special train services from Colombo Fort Railway station from today (11) the unions have later changed their decision as per the requests made by authorities and decided to.operate the special train services according to reports.
The Railway Trade Unions have decided to continue their strike till their demand is met.
Around 300 train services operated daily had been cancelled due to the Strike launched by Few Railway Trade Unions representing Railway employees including Engine drovers,Train Guards and Station Masters since last Wednesday (08)evening.
Colombo Fort Railway Station had been closed as a result of the strike and commuters are not allowed to enter the station due to safety of the property it has been revealed .
Only a fuel transport Train had been operated to Katunayake today it has been reported.
Meanwhile although the Striking trade unions had earlier decided not to operate special train services from Colombo Fort Railway station from today (11) the unions have later changed their decision as per the requests made by authorities and decided to.operate the special train services according to reports.
The Railway Trade Unions have decided to continue their strike till their demand is met.
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