BERLIN (dpa-AFX) – Deutsche Bahn has sharply criticized the short-term announcement of warning strikes by the train drivers’ union GDL. The GDL is making good on its threat to no longer announce strikes 48 hours in advance, the company announced on Sunday evening in Berlin. “This is a sheer imposition for millions of rail passengers and the economy.” The strike will once again have a massive impact on all German rail operations.
Despite the short lead time, the DB is trying to offer a basic service again for long-distance, regional and S-Bahn traffic, it said. Longer trains with more seats should therefore be used in long-distance transport. Due to the limited offering, DB advises reserving a seat early when traveling on long-distance trains. The aim is also to provide a basic service in regional and S-Bahn transport. The extent to which this is possible varies greatly from region to region. There will definitely be massive restrictions in regional transport.
In general, DB asks travelers to find out about their connection before starting their journey./hgo/DP/zb
