Germany train strikes: How services in major cities will be impacted during the week-long walkout

From Berlin to Munich, here’s how Germany’s rail strike will affect passengers this week. ADVERTISING Train drivers in Germany began an almost week-long strike in the early hours of this morning. It is the latest in a series of clashes over working hours, conditions and pay. Union GDL said it rejected a payment offer made … Read more

Germany train strikes: DB drivers announce a week-long walkout starting on Wednesday

Here’s how Germany’s upcoming rail strike will affect passengers. ADVERTISING Train drivers in Germany have announced a nearly week-long strike starting Wednesday. It is the latest in a series of clashes over working hours, conditions and pay. Union GDL said it rejected a payment offer made on Friday by German rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB). … Read more

Travel warning: US faces week-long flight disruption from freezing Arctic storms

Airports across the country have been affected by the extreme weather with delays and cancellations. ADVERTISING The midwest and northeast of the United States have been hit by arctic storms that bring subfreezing temperatures. An estimated 95 million people across the country faced weather warnings or advisories on Sunday for wind chills below -17C. Forecasters … Read more

Germany train strikes: Travel at a ‘near standstill’ with DB drivers on strike until Friday

All details about trains in Berlin, Munich, Cologne and other major cities in Germany. ADVERTISING A strike by train drivers in Germany has brought rail travel to a “near standstill” with towns and cities across the country affected. State-owned Deutsche Bahn, which is in a wage dispute with the GDL union, says only about 20% … Read more