“The GDL strike is expected to result in numerous train cancellations on long-distance services operated by Deutsche Bahn,” the rail operator said. (article continues below) See also on The Local:Some regional services, including the S-Bahn in Berlin, which is run by Deutsche Bahn (DB), is also heavily disrupted. “Despite the reliable basic service, DB cannot guarantee that all travellers will reach their destination as desired,” Deutsche Bahn said. Deutsche Bahn had offered to phase in a 3.2-percent wage increase in two steps in 2022 and 2023. This is the second wave of strikes in the ongoing wage dispute between Deutsche Bahn and the GDL.

Source: The Local August 23, 2021 07:51 UTC