Trains delayed due to strike, no tickets issued

Several train services operating according to the usual timetable may be delayed or cancelled due to the 24-hour token strike launched by the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Union (SLRSMU).

They said train services, including office trains, would be delayed. Most of the ticket counters were closed, and no tickets were issued to passengers.

The SLRSMU launched its token strike last night against offering the position of Deputy General Manager (Commercial) to a person who has been accused of corruption.

The union claimed that the appointed person was involved in many activities that have caused losses to the railway service. The relevant authorities do not check people's backgrounds and past records when appointing them to higher posts, instead of giving the opportunity to the youth.

However, the Central Committee of the SLRSMU decided to launch a 24-hour token strike last night against this appointment. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)