Up-Country Train Strike Suspended

Up country  railway  workers launched a strike after disciplinary action was taken against a railway worker attached to the Watagoda Station from last night.

Station masters and other railway workers at several stations within the Nawalapitiya Operation Unit were on strike .

As a result of the strike, train services on the up-country line beyond Rambukkana were disrupted.

Followed by a meeting held this morning, a decision was taken after Railway General Manager agreed to discuss their issues.

Hence the strike was suspended.