Restrictions - Hessian commuters affected by rail warning strike
The renewed warning strike by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) also slowed down numerous rail passengers in Hesse on Friday. Deutsche Bahn announced in the morning that there would be delays and train cancellations throughout Germany until the end of the day. The warning strike affects both long-distance and regional services, including suburban trains in the Rhine-Main region. However, streetcars, buses and subway trains in local public transport will run as usual.
The warning strike on Deutsche Bahn's passenger services began on Thursday evening at 10 p.m. and is due to end on Friday evening after 24 hours. Deutsche Bahn has set up an online emergency timetable. Deutsche Bahn has advised passengers to postpone non-essential journeys and to find out about planned train connections in good time before setting off.
Among other things, the GDL is demanding an increase of 555 euros per month for a twelve-month contract term as well as an inflation compensation bonus. A sticking point is the demand for a reduction in working hours from 38 to 35 hours per week for shift workers with full pay. Deutsche Bahn had offered eleven percent higher wages for a term of 32 months as well as an inflation compensation bonus. The GDL last called a warning strike at Deutsche Bahn on November 15 and 16.
DB on the emergency timetables (select federal state) RMV on the GDL strike
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- The ongoing strike by the GDL led to significant traffic disruptions for commuters in Frankfurt on the Main, affecting both long-distance and local trains in the Rhine-Main area.
- The traffic restrictions due to the GDL's warning strike caused frustration among commuters relying on rail services, leading to delays and cancellations throughout the day.
- Despite the warning strike, commuters still had options for alternative transportation, as streetcars, buses, and subway trains in local public transport continued to operate as usual.
- Deutsche Bahn advised consumers to postpone non-essential journeys and to check planned train connections in advance to minimize disruptions caused by the GDL strike.
- The GDL's demands included a wage increase of 555 euros per month for a 12-month contract term, along with an inflation compensation bonus.
- The GDL also sought a reduction in working hours from 38 to 35 hours per week for shift workers with full pay, a sticking point in negotiations with Deutsche Bahn.
- Deutsche Bahn had previously offered an 11% wage increase over 32 months, along with an inflation compensation bonus, but the offer was not sufficient for the Union of German Locomotive Drivers to end their warning strike.
- The GDL had initiated a warning strike on Deutsche Bahn's passenger services earlier, on November 15 and 16, causing similar disruptions and traffic restrictions for commuters in Hesse.
Source: www.stern.de
