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Rail warning strike: massive restrictions expected

There is no easing in sight in the train drivers' collective bargaining dispute. Once again, industrial action is thwarting travel plans. Thousands are once again having to improvise - and keep checking online to see if a journey is possible after all.

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A display board on an S-Bahn track at the main station indicates the GDL strike. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A display board on an S-Bahn track at the main station indicates the GDL strike. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Wage dispute - Rail warning strike: massive restrictions expected

The warning strike announced by the train drivers' union GDL will bring long-distance and regional services in the north and S-Bahn services in Hamburg to a virtual standstill on Friday. "There will be massive restrictions on S-Bahn services," writes S-Bahn Hamburg on its website. According to the statement, services were to be suspended from around 10 p.m. on Thursday evening. On Friday, the S-Bahn wanted to try to offer journeys on lines S1, S21 and S3 according to an emergency timetable. However, the timetables would only be available at short notice due to the unclear situation. Even after the official end of the strike on Friday evening, there will still be cancellations.

The Hamburg Transport Association (HVV) is also expecting major disruptions to regional services. The AKN will also be affected by the warning strike. "There will be no AKN trains during the strike. No rail replacement services will be set up to cover the disruptions," AKN states. "Resumption of service: first journeys after the end of the strike on 09.12.2023."

The HVV's recommendation: "Passengers are asked to use subway trains and buses if possible." Metronom and Erixx trains will continue to run, but restrictions must be expected.

Deutsche Bahn also expects considerable restrictions for Schleswig-Holstein. There is an emergency timetable. If trains are running, they will be longer and have more seats. Nevertheless, travel cannot be guaranteed, the railroad writes on its website. Passengers who postpone their journey due to the strike can use their ticket at a later date. The train reservation is canceled.

"All connections in the emergency timetable are now available in the information media on bahn.de and in the DB Navigator app," the company announced. In addition, Deutsche Bahn has once again set up a strike hotline. Passengers affected can call 08000-996633 to find out about their connections. The emergency timetable ensures "only a very limited train service", according to bahn.de. "Please refrain from unnecessary travel during the GDL strike and postpone your journey to another time."

The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) called a 24-hour warning strike at Deutsche Bahn at short notice on Wednesday. The strike in passenger transport was to begin on Thursday evening at 10 p.m. and last until Friday evening at 10 p.m.

HVV on the GDL strike S-Bahn Hamburg Start Unterelbe AKN on the consequences of the strike Bahn on the consequences of the warning strike

Read also:

  1. Despite the warning strike announced by GDL, Metronom and Erixx trains will continue to operate in Hamburg, albeit with expected restrictions.
  2. The collective bargaining conflict between GDL and Deutsche Bahn has led to massive disruptions in Schleswig-Holstein, resulting in an emergency timetable being implemented.
  3. Deutsche Bahn urges passengers to postpone their journey due to the GDL strike, as only a limited train service will be available, according to the emergency timetable.
  4. Regional traffic in Hamburg is expected to be severely affected by the warning strike, with the Hamburg Verkehrsverbund (HVV) recommending the use of subway trains and buses where possible.
  5. Strikes have also caused significant restrictions for the AKN in the north, resulting in a suspension of services during the duration of the strike.
  6. StaRRail, a regional train operator in the Stuttgart area, has also been affected by the GDL strike, with travels experiencing delays and cancellations.
  7. Tariffs negotiations between the GDL and Deutsche Bahn have been ongoing, with the current dispute over workload and pay leading to this latest warning strike.
  8. The HVV's recommendation for passengers in Hamburg during the GDL strike is to avoid unnecessary travel and use alternative means of transport to minimize disruptions.
  9. The latest development in the collective bargaining conflict between GDL and Deutsche Bahn is a 24-hour warning strike, which began Thursday evening and is expected to impact services throughout the weekend.

Source: www.stern.de

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