Railroad - S-Bahn and regional trains in Berlin severely affected
People in Berlin must be prepared for considerable disruptions to S-Bahn and regional services from (today) Thursday due to the warning strike by the train drivers' union GDL. The strike begins on Thursday evening at 22:00. However, the S-Bahn emphasized: "Please also expect restrictions before and after the strike." The disruptions will affect S-Bahn, regional and long-distance rail services until Friday evening. It is likely to be particularly difficult for rail customers to get to and from work on Friday morning and evening.
The S-Bahn called on passengers in Berlin to use subway trains, streetcars and buses. The Berlin transport company BVG is not affected. However, not all S-Bahn routes from the outskirts of the city to the city center and certainly not the regional train connections from the surrounding areas can be replaced by subway trains. If many commuters switch to cars, there will be even more congestion than usual.
The train drivers' union GDL has called on its members to take part in the nationwide warning strike on the railways. From Thursday evening at 10 p.m. until Friday evening at 10 p.m., a large part of rail traffic is likely to be disrupted as a result.
The last time the GDL struck at Deutsche Bahn was on November 15 and 16. During this 20-hour work stoppage, a good 80 percent of the scheduled long-distance journeys were canceled. The impact on regional transport was even more pronounced in some federal states, with virtually no trains and hardly any S-Bahn trains running in some regions at times.
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- Despite the warning strike by the GDL, commuters are advised to avoid using the s-train and consider alternative modes of transportation, such as subway trains, streetcars, or buses.
- The disruption in rail services due to the strike is likely to impact traffic in Berlin and could lead to congestion on city roads if many commuters opt for private vehicles.
- The German railroad union, GDL, has decided to launch a nationwide warning strike, which is expected to affect a significant portion of rail traffic in Germany, including Berlin's s-train and regional services.
- In light of the forthcoming warning strike, rail customers in Germany are advised to check tariffs before traveling, as certain services may be discontinued or subject to adjustment due to the strike.
Source: www.stern.de
