By Keerthi Fernando
Indika Dodamgoda, Secretary of the Railway Engine Drivers’ Association says that the train drivers will take action to withdraw from the trains equipped with Chinese engine sets from today (31).
He further stated that he had taken this decision due to the trains not being maintained in a manner that it could be operated and that this policy of the Railway Department would cause a great disaster to the country.
The Secretary said that he had taken this decision as he had made raised these concerns with the Railway authorities on a number of occasions but they had not responded or resolved the issue.