Train operations were usual
Transport services were quite normal in all parts of the country. However, Transport Minister Dallas Alahapperuma said several acts of sabotage on public transport had been reported.
General Manager Dr. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan said the strike did not have the slightest effect on train operations as at 12 pm yesterday, with no train cancellations or significant delays. In fact, 349 trains were operated yesterday as opposed to 346 on Wednesday.
However, incidents were reported from Kurunegala and Batticaloa where groups had thrown tar at trains and along the coastal line where the track had been blocked with concrete sleepers at certain points, in addition to cable destructions.
Some logs were placed on the rail track near Hettipola at Rambukkana on Wednesday night delaying the upcountry night mail by a few hours.
In Hettimulla, Beruwala some concrete sleepers were placed on the track and in Aluthgama, Beruwala and Gintota signal installations were destroyed. In Rambukkana engine oil had been thrown into passenger compartments but nobody was hurt.
Source: The Island, Daily News
