Railway trade union calls off token strike

UPDATE: The token railway strike launched by the Locomotive Engine Operators’ Union has been called off following a discussion held at the Ministry of Transport.

The Locomotive Engine Operators’ Union has launched a token strike from 8.00 am today (June 30).

Its secretary, Indika Dodangoda said the trade union action was initiated to protest against the government’s decision to award a project related to electronic train ticket issuance to a foreign company.

Several rounds of discussions were held in this regard, however, a proper response is yet to be issued by the authorities, he added.

Dodangoda expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to the commuters due to the token strike.