NewsThe Railways Department said that 22 office trains had been functioning today (Oct 4) after a gazette had been issued to declare railways as an essential service. Generally, 40 office trains operate each in the mornings and evenings. Accordingly, Mr. Fernando said that the full quota of office trains are expected to run in the evening after talks with employees. The Presidential Secretariat yesterday issued a gazette declaring rail services as an essential service as the indefinite strike by employees entered its eight day, severely inconveniencing commuters. However, the law states that any attempt to disrupt an essential service will be considered as an offence.

Source: Sunday Times October 04, 2019 03:00 UTC