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transportation1 year ago

Germany Halts Major Train Route for 5-Month Renovation

Deutsche Bahn has shut down a 70-kilometer train route between Frankfurt and Mannheim for five months to carry out extensive renovations, affecting over 75,000 passengers daily. The €1.3 billion project, which includes modernizing 20 stations and installing 140 kilometers of overhead lines, aims to address outdated infrastructure and improve punctuality. The closure, part of a larger plan to modernize 41 rail routes by 2031, follows criticism over train delays during the Euro 2024 soccer championship.

via DW (English)|
#deutsche-bahn#euro-2024#frankfurt-mannheim
labor-dispute2 years ago

"Record-Breaking German Railway Strike Disrupts Travel and Economy"

German train drivers, represented by the GDL rail drivers' union, have initiated a six-day strike, the longest in their history, affecting both passenger and goods trains. The union is seeking higher wages to offset inflation and a reduction in the working week from 38 to 35 hours without a salary cut. The strike has caused significant disruptions, with an emergency timetable in place until Monday. The extended industrial action has drawn criticism from the rail company and ministers, with estimates suggesting it could cost the economy up to €1bn. Efforts to find a compromise through mediation have so far been unsuccessful, with talks between the union and Deutsche Bahn ongoing since November.

via BBC.com|
#deutsche-bahn#germany#labor-dispute
labor-dispute2 years ago

"German Train Drivers Union Initiates Record-Breaking Six-Day Strike"

German train drivers' union, GDL, has announced a record six-day strike starting Wednesday after rejecting state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn's latest wage offer, marking the longest strike in the company's history. The strike is expected to cause significant economic damage and disrupt transport routes, potentially worsening Germany's recession. The union seeks a reduced working week from 38 to 35 hours on current wages, while Deutsche Bahn's latest offer was rejected, leading to a prolonged standoff.

via Reuters|
#deutsche-bahn#gdl-union#german-train-drivers
labor-relations2 years ago

"German Train Drivers Union Initiates Six-Day Strike Over Pay and Hours"

The German train drivers' union, GDL, has called for a six-day strike starting Wednesday to demand better pay and reduced working hours from state-owned railway operator Deutsche Bahn. The strike will affect passenger services and freight trains, following previous strikes and warning actions. GDL seeks a reduction in working hours from 38 to 35 per week without a pay cut, arguing it would make railway jobs more attractive, while Deutsche Bahn has rejected the demand as impractical.

via The Associated Press|
#deutsche-bahn#gdl-union#germany
transportation-protests-economy2 years ago

"Train Strikes and Farmer Protests Bring Germany to a Standstill"

Germany faces massive disruption as train drivers' union GDL initiates a nearly three-day strike, causing near standstill in train travel across the country, while disgruntled farmers block motorway slip roads and snarl traffic with their tractors in protest against government plans to scrap tax breaks on diesel used in agriculture. The strike coincides with an unrelated one-week strike by farmers, leading to widespread traffic jams and disruptions, including the stoppage of production at a Volkswagen car plant. The government's plans to abolish tax exemptions for farming vehicles and diesel tax breaks have sparked nationwide farmers' protests, adding to the country's ailing economy's turbulent start to the year.

via Daily Mail|
#deutsche-bahn#economy#farmers-protest
labor-relations2 years ago

"German Court Allows Train Drivers' Strike Amid Rail Disruption"

The State Labor Court of Hesse rejected a temporary injunction by Deutsche Bahn, allowing train drivers to proceed with a nationwide strike from Wednesday to Friday. The strike, called by the train drivers' union GDL, will disrupt travel for millions of passengers, with a heavily reduced emergency timetable in place. The union is seeking better wages and a reduction in work hours, while Deutsche Bahn opposes the latter, citing existing staffing challenges.

via DW (English)|
#deutsche-bahn#german-labor-court#labor-relations
business2 years ago

"Deutsche Bahn Initiates Sale of DB Schenker, Sheds Light on Private Equity in 2024"

Deutsche Bahn has officially launched the sale process for DB Schenker, its logistics subsidiary, with potential buyers asked to register their interest by mid-January. The sale proceeds will be used to reduce Deutsche Bahn's debt and allow it to focus on its core business. The move sets the stage for potential M&A activity in 2024, with DSV and UPS among the rumored interested parties.

via theloadstar.com|
#business#db-schenker#debt-reduction
transportation2 years ago

Revival of Berlin-Paris Sleeper Train After Nine-Year Hiatus

Germany's national railway operator Deutsche Bahn and French state railroad SNCF have relaunched an overnight sleeper train service between Berlin and Paris, the first in nine years. The journey takes 15 hours with tickets starting at around €30 ($32), and the service will initially operate three times a week, with plans to run every night by October 2024. The revival of night trains is driven by increased interest in sustainable travel options, although profitability remains a challenge. The new service received €10 million ($11 million) per year in subsidies from the French government, and Deutsche Bahn aims to expand its night train connections to 13 other European cities.

via DW (English)|
#berlin#deutsche-bahn#nightjet
transportation2 years ago

Berlin-Paris Night Train Returns After 9-Year Break

After a nine-year hiatus, a new sleeper service between Berlin and Paris is set to launch, operated by SNCF and Deutsche Bahn with rolling stock provided by OeBB. The frequency of the service will increase to a daily train from October 2024. Night trains have gained popularity as a cleaner alternative to air travel, and the French government has invested €100 million to revive the network. Despite challenges, including reliance on subsidies, private companies are also entering the market.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#berlin#deutsche-bahn#night-train
business2 years ago

Transportation Chaos: Strikes Paralyze German Rail and Airports.

Rail workers in Germany went on strike on Friday, causing national operator Deutsche Bahn's services to come to a halt. The strike, organised by the EVG union, is due to run from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is the latest in a series of stoppages over pay in Europe's largest economy. The EVG is seeking a 12% wage increase, while Deutsche Bahn has offered 5% and one-off payments of up to 2,500 euros. The strike coincides with a walkout at four German airports by members of the Verdi union.

via Reuters|
#airports#business#deutsche-bahn
business2 years ago

Transport Strikes Paralyze Germany's Airports and Railways.

Three German airports, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, and Cologne Bonn, are virtually empty due to strikes called by Germany's Verdi trade union over the cost of living crisis. Nearly 100,000 people will be affected by aviation security worker strikes on Thursday and Friday at the three airports, with around 700 departing flights to be cancelled. The strike will affect 50 companies and run from 3 a.m. until 11 a.m. (0100 GMT-0900 GMT), with significant disruption expected, the railway and transport union said.

via Reuters|
#aviation-security#business#deutsche-bahn
business2 years ago

Massive transport strike to cause disruption in Germany on Monday.

German unions are calling for a one-day transport strike on Monday, which is expected to cause widespread disruption to planes, trains, and local transit. The ver.di service workers’ union and the EVG union announced the 24-hour walkout, with ver.di calling for 120,000 workers to walk out and EVG calling for 230,000 workers at Deutsche Bahn and others to walk out. The strike is part of a series of pay negotiations, with ver.di seeking a 10.5% pay raise and EVG seeking a 12% raise, while employers have offered a total of 5% in two stages plus one-time payments of 2,500 euros ($2,700).

via The Associated Press|
#business#deutsche-bahn#germany