Stagnation of railway services escalates public frustration with 33 trains cancelled
By: Isuru Parakrama
November 14, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced the cancellation of 33 train services today, as significant staff shortages among drivers and driver assistants have impacted operations.
The cancellations began this morning with ten scheduled services unable to depart due to drivers and assistants not reporting for duty, the department confirmed.
The disruption is expected to affect a further 23 train journeys throughout the day.
Services affected include 13 trains on the main line, eight on the coastal line, six on the Puttalam line, and another six on the Kelani Valley line.
The cancellations are likely to impact passengers across multiple routes, with limited options available during the day.
Officials from the Railways Department have not clarified the reason for the staffing shortage but are working to manage the reduced service to minimise inconvenience.
