Railway fares to remain unchanged
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Minister of Passenger Transport Management Mahinda Amaraweera says the government is not preparing to increase railway fares. Speaking to media in Kandy Minister...
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Railway trade unions Strike called off
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Railway trade unions said that they have called off their trade union action. The trade unions said that they had called off the strike...
Railway Trade Union’s to discuss demands with Ranatunga
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Railway Trade unions on strike say they expect to hold discussions with Minister of Transport Arjuna Ranatunga to resolve concerns pertaining to employee grades....
All leave of railway workers cancelled – General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways
(UTV|COLOMBO) – All leave of railway employees have been cancelled and they are urged to report to work immediately, says the General Manager of Sri Lanka...
Red light for railway employees on strike
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Railway Department decides to consider Engine drivers, Guards, Controllers and Station Masters who are currently engaged in strike, as vacated their posts. ...
Railway work-to-rule action called off
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The railway trade unions have called off their ongoing work-to-rule campaign following the discussions held with the authorities. Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union commenced a...
Four railway officers interdicted over train collision
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Four railway officers have been interdicted after a head-on collision between two trains took place between Colombo Fort and Maradana today (Aug 28). Railways General Manager...
Secretariat railway station reopened
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Secretariat Railway Station on the coastal line, which remained closed as a security measure in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Easter...
Railway Engine drivers to strike effective Today midnight
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Railway engine drivers have decided to launch a strike effective midnight today on several demands. Engine Drivers union secretary Indika Dodamgoda stated that the...
Kelani Valley railway line to be closed from 8 pm tomorrow
UTV | COLOMBO – Sri Lanka Railways says that the Kelani Valley railway line will remain closed from 8 pm tomorrow (Feb.16) until 4 am...