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
Strike in Germany over, consequences will persist for days
UPDATE – GDL’s strike in Germany ended yesterday night at 2 a.m. DB Cargo’s trains will be able to run again as soon as possible. However, the impact of the 190 grounded trains during the...Read more
DB Cargo: 190 trains immobilised during first day of strike
UPDATE – The train drivers strike ongoing in Germany has also hit rail freight operations. Currently, 190 freight trains are at a standstill. DB Cargo tries to, at least, keep running the trains that are...Read moreFirst day of train strike in Germany
UPDATE – The first day of the train drivers strike in Germany finds the country paralysed. Passenger transport is the most heavily impacted. As for rail freight, a more comprehensive image of the situation will...Read more
It’s official: German train drivers go on strike
The union of German locomotive drivers (GDL) has decided to go on a strike. The strike will be in effect from today, Tuesday 10 August, until Friday 13 August. Rail freight will also be affected...Read more
German train drivers strike: vote count has begun
The German train driver’s union GDL started counting the votes over the strike ballot announced at the end of June. The union’s representatives forecast that 90 per cent of the votes will be in favour...Read moreGerman train drivers might strike from August 9, GDL calls a vote
After fruitless negotiations with Deutsche Bahn, train driver’s union GDL announced today it will hold a vote on the previously announced strikes. The vote count is scheduled for August 9, and the union expects a...Read more
Dutch railway workers on strike this week, starting Wednesday
Railway workers in the Netherlands have announced a series of strikes from Wednesday to Saturday this week. The strikes are organised by trade union FNV Spoor, because no agreement could be reached with infra manager...Read more