Train services disrupted as shunting workers launch strike

September 11, 2023 12:46 pm

Several train operations are likely to be disrupted throughout the day today (11 Sep.), after shunting workers at the Colombo railway yards launched a trade union action earlier today.

Accordingly, trains scheduled to depart from the relevant railway yards will not operate until the matter is resolved, Ada Derana learns.

Meanwhile, the Locomotive Engineers’ Union is also scheduled to launch a strike tomorrow (12 Sep.).

Explaining their decision, the union noted that the strike will be launched over several key demands, including amendments to the recruitment process and promotions, which have been delayed for nearly five years despite their constant requests in this regard.

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