Railway Guards Strike, Train Operations Disrupted - Sri Lanka

On 6 July,140 trains were cancelled due to the strikes by the railway-running shed employees and railway guards amid the ongoing fuel crisis. To date, only 22 office trains out of 48 are operational. Further delays and cancellations are likely.

Advice

Many countries advise their citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Sri Lanka due to the ongoing economic and political crisis If required, check with the railway prior to commencing your journey.