German train drivers’ union calls week-long strike
At DB Cargo in Germany, train drivers affiliated to the union GDL will strike again from Wednesday evening. The drivers of Deutsche Bahn passenger trains will follow one day later. The action will continue until...Read more
DB expects busiest weekend of the year after strike
Passenger trains in Germany continue as usual after the strike of the GDL union ended at 2.am on Friday. When the strike for passenger traffic began on Wednesday, only 25 percent of long-distance trains could...Read more
German strikes hit: 75 percent of long-distance trains cancelled
The strike of the union of German train drivers (GDL) has started and is having a major impact on German train traffic. In long-distance traffic, around 25 percent of trains run nationwide. There are strong...Read more
DB conflict unresolved: German train drivers call strike
After a vote count, boss of train drivers union GDL Claus Weselsky announced a multi-day strike. Starting Tuesday evening, the strike began for rail freight, and on Wednesday for passenger traffic.Read more
German train drivers might strike, GDL calls a vote
After fruitless negotiations with Deutsche Bahn, train driver’s union GDL announced last week it will hold a vote on the previously announced strikes. The vote count is scheduled for August 9, and the union expects...Read more
German train drivers to go on summer strike over wage dispute
A new attempt to resolve the collective bargaining conflict between Deutsche Bahn and the train drivers’ union GDL failed on Monday in the fourth collective bargaining round. The negotiations have hardened, and there are said...Read more
New European rail passengers’ rights: a hit or miss?
The European Parliament has approved the agreement with member states on the revised rules on rail passengers’ rights last week. The rules should guarantee that passengers can be re-routed and receive help when there are...Read more
Austrian train traffic disrupted due to 2-hour strike
Austria was deprived of rail services for two hours today, due to a strike of its main railway union. The company’s train traffic was suspended across the country between 12 and 2 PM. Since 2PM...Read more