Trade union - Warning strike also affects regional rail traffic in Hesse
The warning strike by the German Train Drivers' Union will also have a massive impact on rail traffic in Hesse this Friday. Commuters and rail travelers can expect numerous delays and train cancellations. Both long-distance and regional services will be affected, 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. Affected passengers can also call 08000-996633 to find out about their connections. Deutsche Bahn advised passengers to postpone non-essential journeys and otherwise to find out about their planned train connections in good time before setting off.
As with the first GDL warning strike, Deutsche Bahn intends to maintain around 20 percent of long-distance services. "In regional transport, the aim is to operate a greatly reduced service. The extent to which this is possible varies greatly from region to region," the company announced.
In the DB Central region, which includes Hesse, trains will either run at a much reduced frequency or regular services will be discontinued completely. For example, S-Bahn services in the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund fare zone will generally only run every 60 minutes. As Deutsche Bahn dispatchers in signal boxes could also take part in the warning strike, other rail companies such as Vlexx, Cantus, HLB or Vias, which are otherwise planning normal operations, may also be affected by restrictions.
Among other things, the GDL is demanding an increase of 555 euros per month for a twelve-month contract period as well as an inflation compensation bonus. One 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 an eleven percent increase in pay for a 32-month term and an inflation compensation bonus.
DB on the emergency timetables (select federal state) RMV on the GDL strike
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- The Union of German Locomotive Drivers (GDL) represents a significant number of workers in the German railroad industry, including those operating commuter trains in the Rhine-Main area.
- The GDL's warning strike on Deutsche Bahn has caused disruptions to rail traffic in regions such as Hesse, where the s-train services have been affected, leading to delays and cancellations.
- Deutsche Bahn is actively providing an emergency timetable online for affected commuters, allowing them to plan around potential railroad strikes and traffic disruptions.
- The GDL's demands for wage and working hour increases have caused tension with Deutsche Bahn, resulting in strikes that also impact rail traffic in urban areas such as Frankfurt on the Main.
- Besides Deutsche Bahn, other rail companies operating in the Rhine-Main area, like Vlexx, Cantus, HLB, and Vias, may experience restrictions due to the warning strike by the GDL.
- As a result of the strikes, commuters and travelers in Hesse should anticipate alternative transportation options such as streetcars, buses, and subway trains to maintain their daily schedules.
- The Rhine-Main area, encompassing cities like Frankfurt on the Main and regions like Hesse, experiences a high volume of rail traffic, and strikes can significantly impact the mobility of consumers within this densely-populated region.
Source: www.stern.de
