Several trains cancelled for third straight day
January 19, 2025 12:06 pm
The Railway Department announced that several train services have been cancelled once again today (19).
Accordingly, 15 short-distance trains have been cancelled today.
Meanwhile, around 12 train services had also been cancelled yesterday (17) due to a shortage of train drivers.
Among the cancelled services, six were short-distance trains arriving at Colombo Fort, while six others were scheduled to depart from Colombo Fort railway station.
The cancellations were a result of locomotive engine drivers preparing for a promotional examination.
The exam, aimed at advancing train drivers from Grade 2 to Grade 1, is scheduled for today (January 19), with approximately 80 engine drivers expected to participate.
