Germany Braces for Longest Rail Strike as Drivers Walk Out
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Commuters, travelers and companies relying on Germany’s rail network are bracing for what may be the longest train strike in the country’s history as months of negotiations failed to bring about a deal.
Deutsche Bahn AG’s freight traffic has been hit since 3 p.m., while passenger travel will be impacted beginning early Tuesday. The GDL union is calling on more than 19,000 train drivers, switch-yard engineers and conductors to halt work through May 10 for a total 127 hours in the conflict’s eighth walkout.