Railway workers strike continues for second day; train delays expected

The strike launched by a group of railway workers will continue for the second day today, The Department of Railways said.

Several office trains will be cancelled, and other train operations can be delayed due to the ongoing strike, It added.

Many train journeys were canceled due to the strike yesterday as well.

A security officer attached to the Maligawatta Railway Yard had assaulted a Railway Guard prompting the workers to go on strike, Chief Secretary of the Department of Railways K. D. D. Prasad said.

An investigation was launched into the incident that led to the strike, The Department of Railways added