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Finance Minister invites striking railway employees to end the strike and come for discussions
LOCAL

Finance Minister invites striking railway employees to end the strike and come for discussions

Strongly condemning the trade union action taken by the Sri Lanka Railways employees yesterday severely inconveniencing the evening commuters, Finance…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/08/2018
Railway trade unions call off strike action
LOCAL

Railway trade unions call off strike action

Railway trade unions have decided to call off the strike action. The decision to call off the strike was made…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/12/2017
Train Strike: Is ‘risking the children’s future’ the right thing to do?
LOCAL

Train Strike: Is ‘risking the children’s future’ the right thing to do?

The Railways Trade Unions are carrying on with their strike defying all orders issued by authorities. So far among the…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/12/2017
Eight railway TUs to report to duty
LOCAL

Eight railway TUs to report to duty

Eight Trade Unions belong to the technical service of the government railway have decided to end the strike and report…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/12/2017
Railways strike: Continued strike cause over 12 Million daily loss to the state
LOCALMain Story

Railways strike: Continued strike cause over 12 Million daily loss to the state

The Railways trade union is continuing their strike, despite a Gazette notification which declared railways as an essential service. According…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/12/201711/12/2017
Japan Railway expresses their “deep apologies” after train leaves 20 seconds early
WORLD

Japan Railway expresses their “deep apologies” after train leaves 20 seconds early

A Japanese railway operator “deeply apologises” for the “tremendous nuisance”caused by a train departing 20 seconds early. The Tsukuba Express…

byAdmin17/11/201717/11/2017
Railway authorities battle to set Rajarata Rajina back on track
LOCAL

Railway authorities battle to set Rajarata Rajina back on track

Services of the Rajarata Rajina are yet to be restored after it derailed between Medawachchiya and Parasangaswewa. According to the Railway Control…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/201716/11/2017
Trains on main railway line delayed due to incident in Gampaha
LOCAL

Trains on main railway line delayed due to incident in Gampaha

Delays in train services remain along the main railway line due to a train malfunction in Daraluwa, Gampaha. According to…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/201716/11/2017
Northern railway line under repairs after derailment
HistoryLOCAL

Northern railway line under repairs after derailment

Repairs commenced on the northern railway line after it was damaged due to a train derailment. A train which was…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/11/201716/11/2017
Railway trade unions to strike at midnight
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Railway trade unions to strike at midnight

Railway trade unions have decided to launch a 48 hour strike from midnight, tonight. The strike will be held demanding…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/11/2017

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