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Several trains cancelled for second consecutive day as drivers prepare for promotion exams
Jan 18, 202502:29 PM
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The Railway Department has announced that approximately 12 train services have been cancelled today (18) as well.

 

Among the cancelled services, six were short-distance trains arriving at Colombo Fort, while six others were scheduled to depart from Colombo Fort railway station.

 

However, officials confirmed that since today is not a working day, no train services will be cancelled in the evening.

 

Around 25 train services had also been cancelled yesterday (17) due to a shortage of train drivers.

 

The cancellations were a result of locomotive engine drivers preparing for a promotional examination.

 

The exam, aimed at advancing train drivers from Grade 2 to Grade 1, is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, with approximately 80 engine drivers expected to participate.

 

 

 

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