


Strikes back in the German timetable, at least 270 freight trains cancelled
Between January and August 2023, the dispute between Deutsche Bahn and EVG monopolised the interest, resulting in massive warning strikes in rail and avoiding a total lockout at the last minute. Now, Germany is on...Read more
The multiple fights that German rail has to fight
ANALYSISTraffic forecasts claiming that road transport will grow more than rail. Attempts to restructure the state-owned company, but with an unclear vision. A railway network under pressure, and strikes looming around the corner. All these...Read more
Road or rail investments? German rail associations think this debate has gone too far
A political debate in Germany on whether investments should target the construction of freeways or railways has been taking place since 26 January. Parliament party FDP represented by the German federal transport minister Volker Wissing...Read more
German train drivers union to strike again from Wednesday
At DB Cargo in Germany, the train drivers who are members of the GDL union will be on strike again from 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 1 September. The drivers of Deutsche Bahn passenger trains follow...Read more
German train drivers on strike again, no solution in sight
The warnings of the union of German locomotive drivers for a strike extension became reality. Germany sees another strike that started on 21 August and will end on 25 August.Read more
How sensible are rail strikes?
ANALYSIS – What is the impact of strikes on rail freight? How long can the industry feel the consequences, and does it really make sense for train drivers to go on a strike?Read more