Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Locomotive engine drivers will strictly adhere to prescribed speed limits in future, the Locomotive Operating Engineers' Union has announced while warning that this may result in delays to rail services.

The President of the Union Jeeva Gunawardena said the decision was taken following the suspension of the staff of the 'Sagarika' Express train, which recently derailed at the Wadduwa Railway Station.

However, he emphasised that the move does not constitute trade union action.

Gunawardena noted that the derailment occurred during normal operations and not in an area subject to temporary speed restrictions, stressing that it was not due to any intentional act or negligence on the part of the driver or crew.

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