Train Station Masters withdraw from ticketing duties

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Railway Station Masters will refrain from all ticketing duties from 4.30 p.m
today (30 ), the Railway Station Masters Union announced.However, the union likewise stated that there will be no disturbances to train
services.On Tuesday (29 ), the Railway Station Masters Union warned that they will introduce a strike action beginning with midnight today
(30 ), if their demands are not satisfied during the conversation with the subject minister.The union chose to release an immediate trade
union action, over issues pertaining to the post of Railway Station Master.However, President of the association Sumedha Somaratne mentioned
that they reached this decision given that no favorable reaction has been received from the authorities referring to problems of the Railway
Station Masters including promotions, in spite of repeated needs.