Rhine-Main area - Railroad warning strike hits commuters and travelers
Rail travelers and commuters must also prepare for considerable restrictions in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate due to the latest warning strike by the train drivers' union GDL. The Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund announced that regional trains and suburban trains would also be affected by the work stoppages from Thursday evening. The GDL had called on its members to take part in the warning strike from 10 p.m. onwards in passenger transport, and it was already due to begin in freight transport from 6 p.m. onwards. The warning strike is expected to end this Friday evening at 10 p.m., it said.
According to Deutsche Bahn, disruptions are expected even before the warning strike begins, as well as afterwards. An emergency timetable with a greatly reduced service will apply during the strike. Deutsche Bahn has given travelers the option of postponing their trips planned for Thursday or Friday and using their tickets at another time. The train commitment has been canceled, the railroad had announced. Reservations could be canceled free of charge.
The German Train Drivers' Union(GDL) wants to increase the pressure in the current collective bargaining round with this action. Among other things, it wants to emphasize its demand for a reduction in working hours for shift workers.
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- The impact of the warning strike by the GDL will be felt heavily in the commuter traffic of Frankfurt, a major city in the Rhine-Main area of Germany.
- The disruptions caused by the railroad strike will extend beyond Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate, potentially affecting commuters in other parts of Germany, such as Mainz.
- Tariffs for alternative modes of transportation, such as buses or car rentals, might surge in response to the railroad strike in the Rhine-Main area.
- The German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure has urged residents and travelers in the affected regions to carefully plan their journeys during the work stoppage, considering alternative modes of transportation.
- The strike by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) in the Rhine-Main area will likely affect freight transportation as well, potentially leading to increased delivery costs and delays for businesses located in the region.
- Some commuters may consider relocating to cities outside the Rhine-Main area to minimize the impact of future railroad strikes, as the current work stoppage highlights the importance of reliable transportation for their work and daily commute.
Source: www.stern.de
