Railway unions to brief commuters on 48-hour strike
– The Railway Joint Trade Unions are to hold an awareness-raising discussion with railway commuters on the problems currently affecting railway services and the 48-hour trade union action planned for September 17 and 18.The unions said the discussion was being organized to directly engage with commuters and obtain their views and suggestions on the difficulties they face when using the railway service.They said the meeting would focus on the cancellation and disruption of trains, overcrowding, technical failures and other operational shortcomings affecting railway services.
The unions will also explain to commuters the reasons behind the proposed 48-hour trade union action planned for September 17 and 18, 2026.The unions said their objective was to ensure that commuters were properly informed about the current situation and the steps being taken by the trade unions.They also urged railway commuters and relevant organizations to participate in the discussion and share their views on measures required to restore the railway service as a reliable and efficient public transport system.
