A tense situation had occurred at Colombo Fort and Maradana Railway
Stations since this evening (08)as the Office commuters had begun a protest campaign blocking the roads and railway tracks against the on going strike of several Railway trade unions.
Riot Police had been called to calm the situation and the main road in Colombo Fort had closed due to the protests.
Properties at Colombo Fort and Maradana Railway Stations had been damaged by the commuters during the protests it has been reported.
Several Railway Department Workers including Engine Drivers ,Station Masters and Guards had launched a sudden strike since 3 p.m this evening against the cancellation of the decision taken by the Cabinet earlier to.increase the salaries of Railway Workers.
Sri Lanka Transport Board had deployed several additional.Buses for the convenience of commuters due to the Train strike.
Riot Police had been called to calm the situation and the main road in Colombo Fort had closed due to the protests.
Properties at Colombo Fort and Maradana Railway Stations had been damaged by the commuters during the protests it has been reported.
Several Railway Department Workers including Engine Drivers ,Station Masters and Guards had launched a sudden strike since 3 p.m this evening against the cancellation of the decision taken by the Cabinet earlier to.increase the salaries of Railway Workers.
Sri Lanka Transport Board had deployed several additional.Buses for the convenience of commuters due to the Train strike.
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