- The strike by the German train drivers’ union GDL has ended.
- Since 2 a.m., long-distance and regional rail traffic in Germany has gradually started rolling again, as the railway reports.
- The full timetable should largely be restored by Wednesday morning.
The strike began earlier in freight transport. It ended on Tuesday evening. This Wednesday, passengers have to prepare for full trains. Because it is to be expected that many will catch up on their trip.
According to the SBB, the strike had no impact on Swiss rail traffic. In the run-up to the strike, the SBB advised against rail travel to Germany.
Strike over Easter not ruled out
It was the sixth strike in the ongoing tariff dispute with Deutsche Bahn, which once again led to significant restrictions on passenger and freight traffic.
The train drivers’ union GDL is fighting for higher salaries and fewer working hours at the railway. The crux of the conflict continues to be the demand that shift workers only have to work 35 hours instead of the current 38 hours for the same money.
In a moderation, the railway accepted a compromise proposal. This envisaged reducing working hours to 36 hours in two steps by 2028. The GDL refused and allowed the talks to fail.
She no longer wants to announce new strikes 48 hours before they start, but rather at shorter notice. The GDL and its chairman Claus Weselsky have also not ruled out strikes over Easter.