All quiet on the German train stations

Empty train station in Germany
Stations were deserted in the early hours on Monday. DB AG / Volker Emersleben

The previously announced rail and transport strike in Germany crippled train traffic on Monday as expected. Deutsche Bahn reported empty train stations and platforms in an update on Monday morning, indicating that travellers had paid heed to previously issued warnings about not travelling. It added that station staff was also on strike.

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All quiet on the German train stations

Empty train station in Germany
Stations were deserted in the early hours on Monday. DB AG / Volker Emersleben

The previously announced rail and transport strike in Germany crippled train traffic on Monday as expected. Deutsche Bahn reported empty train stations and platforms in an update on Monday morning, indicating that travellers had paid heed to previously issued warnings about not travelling. It added that station staff was also on strike.

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