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Aug 25, 2021
Abi Carter

Editor in chief at IamExpat Media

Abi studied German and History at the University of Manchester and has since lived in Berlin, Hamburg and Utrecht, working since 2017 as a writer, editor and content marketeer. Although she's happily taken on some German and Dutch quirks, she keeps a stash of Yorkshire Tea on hand, because nowhere does a brew quite like home.Read more

After two days of industrial action, trains in Germany are once again running pretty much as usual. However, the German train drivers’ union (GDL) and Deutsche Bahn are no closer to reaching an agreement, meaning further strikes are possible in the not-too-distant future. 

Deutsche Bahn resumes normal operations after strike

The second railway strike of the year has come to an end. This was confirmed by representatives from both Deutsche Bahn and GDL, after the strike’s scheduled end on Wednesday, August 25, at 2 am. 

Deutsche Bahn was expecting to largely return to normal operations on long-distance and regional trains, as well as on S-Bahn services, on Wednesday, although a spokesperson said that some delays or cancellations could still be possible. It’s worth checking the Deutsche Bahn website, app, or calling the hotline on 08000 996 633 before starting your journey. Passengers who had tickets booked for August 23, 24 or 25 can use them flexibly up until September 4.

Train drivers likely to strike again in coming weeks

However, the respite is likely to only be temporary, as Deutsche Bahn and GDL are still at loggerheads in their dispute over salaries and a corona bonus. Deutsche Bahn has promised to negotiate, but the GDL has accused the railway company of “deceiving” and “tricking” workers with empty promises. 

They are insisting on receiving a specific, numerical offer. “The GDL is ready to negotiate, but only on the basis of an offer that deserves its name,” said GDL chairperson Claus Weselsky. “If they do nothing, we will announce the next industrial action. And I think it will be longer.” 

By Abi Carter