Millions of commuters will be stranded at railway stations tomorrow as Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) goes on strike, crippling the train services from midnight today. The SLRSMU claimed that over 1,000 station masters around the island will take part in the strike.
“All the unions have offered their support for our cause and [...]
Trade Union Central Confederation in Sri Lanka organized a protest campaign against recent railway fare hikes at the Colombo Fort railway station this evening.
The protesters almost crippled all operations in the country’s main railway station and were seen shouting slogans, displaying placards even on the railway tracks.
The protestors claimed that the government’s decision to increase [...]
Kandy Railway Station- one of the country’s busiest railway stations, which has a history of more than 140 years, is undergoing a facelift with the new refurbishment project, launched by Chevron Sri Lanka now underway. Estimated at an initial cost of Rs.7 million, this comprehensive refurbishment project is expected to be completed by June 2008, [...]
