Overview

• Tens of thousands of passengers faced overcrowded trains or were left stranded at stations.
• The Station Masters’ Union initiated the strike, calling for the government to address staffing and administrative concerns.
• Local TV footage showed people risking their lives to board dangerously packed trains.
• Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardena criticized the strike as arbitrary amid ongoing government efforts to resolve the issues.
• Sri Lanka's train services have long suffered from poor maintenance and frequent strikes, exacerbating delays and safety concerns.