Colombo (News 1st): The Railway Department says despite the strike by railway workers, 12 office trains were in operation this morning (October 2).

A senior spokesperson said the trains will operate from Kandy, Galle, Chilaw, Mahawa, Avissawella, Rambukkana, Veyangoda and Gampaha to Colombo Fort, adding that the trains will be operated by retired officers.

The strike launched by railway drivers, regulators, controllers and supervisors demanding solutions to their salary anomalies continues for a 7th day today.

• Colombo, and City schools closed from 27th to 1st
• Queues remain despite no assurances of imports
• TUs concerned about fuel availability
• 3-hour power cuts approved by PUCSL
• Work from Home circular for public sector extended