Train services not affected

Irangika RANGE

Train services were not affected by the trade union action of engine drivers who withdrew from operating recently imported S11 Indian power sets since Monday.

A Railway spokesman said that although there was a slight delay, services returned to normal yesterday.

"Though the engine drivers are continuing to refrain from driving S11 Indian power sets due to various shortcomings and problems.

All trains operated on a regular schedule," he said. Engine drivers had withdrawn from the service alleging the authorities imported low fibre power sets from India and other machinery that are not suitable for use.

They said this was the reason for the collision in Alawwa.

Although authorities were informed on the problematic situation with regard to S11 power sets, no solution has been provided a representative for a trade union said.

He said that nine S11 power sets have been imported and only six of them have been deployed.