(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Due to a trade union action launched by locomotive engine drivers this morning, several train journeys scheduled for Monday morning (July 24) have been canceled, the Railway Department said.
At least 10 office trains scheduled to run this morning have been cancelled due to the trade union action launched by the engine drivers.
Mr. N.J. Idipolage Deputy General Manager (Operations) of the Railway Department said that about 21 train journeys were canceled yesterday (23) as a result of the union action launched last afternoon.
Below are the office trains canceled today:
Train No. 3801 – 04:20 am Halawata – Moratuwa
Train No. 8302 – 03:10 am Aluthgama- Ambepussa
Train No. 8342 – 07:05 AM Aluthgama – Maradana
Train No. 4856 – 03:55 am Ganewatta – Panadura
Train No. 1525 – 06:30 am Mirigama – Colombo Fort
Train No. 1526 – 06:22 am Polgahawela – Moratuwa
Train No. 1527 – 04:50 am Rambukkana – Moratuwa
Train No. 1528 – 05:20 am Polgahawela – Colombo Fort
Train No. 9650 – 07:10 am Padukka – Colombo Fort
Train No. 9652 – 06:05 am Kosgama – Colombo Fort