Friday, 08 December 2017 - 12:48

Crucial meeting underway to solve train strike

A discussion between President's Secretary Austin Fernando and striking Railway trade unions began at the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo this morning (08).

Fernando told Hiru News that the Secretary to the Transport Ministry was informed to invite all the trade unions for the discussion.

Even yesterday, a discussion was held between trade union representatives and the Ministry secretary.

But it ended without reaching a consensus.

Meanwhile, Railway Main Control Room said 8 office trains were operated this morning.

However, the authorities were forced to cancel 276 train journeys since the commencement of the strike on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Sri Lanka Transport Board, Ramal Siriwardena said that leave of drivers, conductors, and technicians have been cancelled due to the train strike.

The train season ticket holders are allowed to travel on SLTB buses using their season tickets.

When contacted, the Deputy Minister of Transport, Ashok Abeysinghe said they believe an amicable solution could be found to the strike today.

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