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Saarbahn deploys replacement services amid ongoing driver strikes
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Saarbahn deploys replacement services amid ongoing driver strikes

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Saarbahn is implementing replacement services due to ongoing strike action by the German Locomotive Drivers' Union (GDL).
  • Tram-trains will operate until 4:30 PM, with the S1 line aiming for regular service by 6:00 PM, and a new Saarbahn line starting trial runs.
  • The strike action is part of a months-long tariff dispute, affecting nearly 35 million passengers annually in the Saarbrücken region and cross-border to France.

Saarbahn is again resorting to a replacement service concept amid its ongoing tariff dispute with the German Locomotive Drivers' Union (GDL). The union has announced further warning strikes, prompting Saarbahn to limit tram-train operations until 4:30 PM today. The S1 line is expected to resume regular service by 6:00 PM, while a new Saarbahn line will begin trial runs with passengers. Replacement buses are also in service.

The GDL has announced another strike for Tuesday, August 25. Saarbahn noted that the union has not made further statements for now. This action is part of a tariff conflict that has been ongoing for several months.

Saarbahn transports nearly 35 million passengers annually in Saarbrücken and the regional association. Its tram-trains operate both within the city and in the surrounding areas on rails, also serving cross-border routes to Sarreguemines in France.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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