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Train Services To Operate Despite Railway Strike

September 17, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01Sri Lanka Railways reports no significant disruption from the strike.
  2. 02Train services are running as usual on schedule.
  3. 03Several railway trade unions initiated the strike today.
  4. 04Striking groups include the Station Masters’ and Locomotive Drivers’ Associations.
  5. 05The All Ceylon Railway Drivers’ Association will not join the strike.
  6. 06Strikers are citing multiple demands.
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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Railways say the strike scheduled for today (17) and tomorrow (18) by several railway trade unions is unlikely to disrupt train services.Railway Spokesperson Asanka Samarasinghe said train services commenced as usual today.Meanwhile, the Station Masters’ Association, Assistant Drivers’ Association, Locomotive Drivers’ Association and Railway Yard Employees’ Association launched a strike from midnight yesterday, citing several demands.However, the All Ceylon Railway Drivers’ Association says it will not participate in the strike.

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