Beware of Railway crossings Bamboo Gatekeepers are on strike

In Srilanka 2061 gate keepers are deployed at  687 unprotected railway crossings. The Railway Authorities have under taken to increase their monthly allowance by Rs 5000. But this increase has not been implemented. Hence, the gate keepers working at unprotected railway crossings launched a strike as from  6 am this morning.

Motorists are advised to take precautions while crossing Railway gates during strike.