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GDL strike halts Saarbahn, while replacement buses continue running

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The German Train Drivers’ Union called a new strike in its pay dispute with Saarbahn, halting services from 1:30 p.m. to about 5 p.m.
  • Saarbahn said S1 services resumed after the strike, while replacement buses would continue operating through the weekend.
  • The dispute has lasted several months and further strikes remain possible.

Saarbahn trains stood still again on Friday as the German Train Drivers’ Union, known as GDL, called another strike in its months-long pay dispute with the operator.

The stoppage began at 1:30 p.m. and ended at about 5 p.m., according to GDL and Saarbahn GmbH. The union said Saarbahn was still refusing to return to the negotiating table and warned that further strikes could not be ruled out.

Saarbahn said S1 services resumed after the strike ended. Replacement buses continued running regardless of whether GDL was on strike and were scheduled to operate throughout the weekend. The company said it would try to run the S1 whenever the union was not striking.

Saarbahn carries almost 35 million passengers each year in Saarbrücken and the surrounding regional authority. Its tram-trains operate in the city and surrounding areas, crossing the border to Sarreguemines in France.

If GDL is not on strike, an effort will be made to operate the S1.

· SaarbahnThe operator described how services would run outside strike periods.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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