Railways declared as an essential service

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President Maithripala Sirisena has signed the Gazette notification declaring railways as an essential service, Secretary to the President Austin Fernando said.

The decision has been taken following the trade union action, launched by several trade unions of the railway department, since yesterday.

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Railways declared as an essential service

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