Update : Sudden train strike temporarily called off

April 9, 2021 at 4:18 PM

 

16.30

Sudden train strike called by railway trade unions have been suspended.

“Train operations have resumed from Fort, Colombo as trade unions call off strike”  Transport Minister said.

15.30

Several trade unions attached to the Railway Department have decided to launch a sudden strike.

The railway trade unions launched the strike this afternoon.

The Locomotive Engineering operators union states that this strike will continue till their demands are met with.