The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation today announced that a decision has been taken to make the Sri Lanka Railways as an Essential Service and recruit retired engine drivers, station masters, railway guards and other officials.The ministry said further that ,a programme will be held on June 28 at the Shalika Grounds in Narahenpita at 9.00am order to recruit retired railway employees.
The retired train engine drivers, railway guards, station masters, signal inspectors and railroad track inspectors are requested to participate in the programme. The programme is organized by the Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and State Minister Ashoka Abeysinghe.
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