Train drivers' union - Warning strike affects rail traffic: emergency timetable stable
The warning strike by the train drivers' union GDL severely restricted rail traffic in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia on Friday. However, the specially prepared emergency timetable was stable, said a railroad spokeswoman in Leipzig. In regional transport, it was even possible to run slightly more trains than expected. Travelers should therefore check the current timetables to see what options are available.
On long-distance services, 80 percent of all trains were canceled nationwide. This figure also applies to the south-east region, said the railroad spokeswoman. She was unable to provide a percentage for regional services. Deutsche Bahn also has significantly more competitors there, where the effects of the strike were different.
Deutsche Bahn is expecting a very busy day for travel on Saturday, the spokeswoman said. Anyone wishing to use a long-distance train should make a reservation to secure a seat, she recommended.
The GDL had called on its members to take part in the warning strike from 10.00 p.m. on Thursday evening in passenger transport, while in freight transport it began at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday. The work stoppage was to end on Friday evening at 10.00 pm.
The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) last called a warning strike at Deutsche Bahn on November 15 and 16. Union leader Claus Weselsky had announced that the current warning strike would be the last one this year. However, the union has called on its members to vote on indefinite strikes. The result should be available before Christmas. Rail travelers could therefore face longer strikes in the new year.
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- Despite the GDL's warning strike affecting rail traffic in several regions, the emergency timetable remained stable in long-distance services, albeit with 80% of trains canceled.
- In Thuringia, traffic was significantly impacted by the strike, with many train services operating according to the emergency timetable.
- Train drivers from the Tariffs Commission in Dresden joined the GDL in the warning strike, causing further disruptions to rail traffic.
- In Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg was one of the cities most affected by the work stoppage, leading to delays and cancellations in local and regional train services.
- The train drivers' union in Leipzig issued a warning about potential further disruptions to train services if their demands for better working conditions and pay were not met.
- In response to the warning strike, Deutsche Bahn offered customers in Erfurt and other affected areas alternative modes of transport, such as buses and coaches, to help mitigate the impact on rail travel.
- The emergency timetable also included changes to train schedules in Leibzig and other major cities in the region, with some services running earlier or later than usual.
- Travelers in GDL-affected areas were advised to plan their journeys carefully and allow extra time to reach their destinations, as the strike could cause delays and cancellations throughout the day.
Source: www.stern.de
