Train strike called off

• Officials decide to provide solution within two weeks  

By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama   

The Sri Lanka Railways Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union has decided to call off their ongoing trade union action last night following assurances by the Railway Authority and Ministry officials, union secretary S.R.C.M. Senanayake said.   

He told the Daily Mirror that a discussion was held with the Railways General Manager and Transport Ministry officials at the Ministry.    

The officials decided to provide a solution within two weeks. Therefore, the union decided to call off the strike.  

The Railway Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union has been on strike since midnight on Monday (11) over several key demands, including amendments to the recruitment process and promotions.   

Due to the strike, commuters were stranded as more than 128 train journeys were cancelled after the drivers withdrew from their duties.