14 Nov 2024 | 11:43 AM UTC
Sri Lanka: Trains cancelled in Colombo on Nov. 14
Rail cancelations ongoing in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Nov. 14 due to absent drivers. Reconfirm travel arrangements.
Officials canceled more than 33 trains departing from Colombo on Nov. 14 due to the absence of train drivers and their assistants. Canceled rail routes include 13 for the main line, eight for the coastal line, six for the Puttalam line, and six for the Kelani Valley line. The cause and duration of these absences are unclear, and authorities are continuing their investigation.
Over the coming hours, additional passenger and freight train service cancellations and delays are likely. Heightened security and localized traffic disruptions are also likely, and associated business disruptions are possible.
Confirm rail schedules and allow additional time for shipments if disruptions are prolonged. Make alternative arrangements for time-sensitive freight and passenger transport. Plan accordingly for potential lingering disruptions.
