German train drivers go on strike for 6 days, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill - again
Germany’s train drivers have brought rail traffic to a standstill again when they began a six-day strike to push their demands in a rancorous dispute with the country’s main railway operator over working hours and pay
By AP News
Published - Jan 24, 2024, 03:48 AM ET
Last Updated - Jan 24, 2024, 03:48 AM EST
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's train drivers brought rail traffic to a standstill again early Wednesday when they began a six-day strike to push their demands in a rancorous dispute with the country’s main railway operator over working hours and pay.
The strike by the GDL union will affect passenger services and freight trains operated by state-owned Deutsche Bahn until 6 p.m. (1700 GMT) on Monday.
The union held a three-day strike earlier this month and two walkouts last year which lasted up to 24 hours.
On Wednesday, train travel across the country and in many cities ground to a halt again with commuters and other travelers struggling to find alternatives involving long-distance bus or car travel or flights.
