The Deutsche Bahn has set in due to the warning Strikes across the country the long-distance transport. ICE – and IC-trains, were affected in a rail spokeswoman said. In the southern German state of Bavaria even, no trains for the time being.
The 5 to 9 am, announced a warning strike has already Retrobet begun about an hour earlier. The rail has advised their customers to move to the option of traveling on Tuesday.
The railway and transport Union (EVG) announced that a strike S-Bahn as well as Regional and long – distance trains per day travelling lame. The impact would drag on for expected on the day. The freight train was affected.
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affected Only in the early afternoon, a return to the normal schedule was to be expected, said an EDC spokesman. “If the schedule is messed up, it takes a while until everything is up and running again.”
The SBB expect that also the Connections with Switzerland are affected. In the online timetable for the affected trains that are expected due to the strike, with delays and cancellations.
trade Union calls for more money
The reason of the Strike: The Union will prevail in the dispute with Deutsche Bahn on their demands. On Saturday, the toe had broken off collective bargaining for around 160’000 Employees. In the case of the wage increase the group of the trade Union was not contrary to, in their view, far enough.
The Union is demanding 7.5 per cent more money. Deutsche Bahn has presented a “7-percent-of-package”.
In the long-distance transport, all for Monday Tickets purchased by Tuesday and are to remain valid, such as the railway announced. For certain savings tickets will be repealed in addition, the predetermined route. In the case of trip cancellations due to the strike refunds of Tickets and reservations are planned. (anf/sda)
Created: 10.12.2018, 06:47 PM
