German train drivers’ strike disrupts cross-border travel with Switzerland
Train strikes in Germany are expected to result in numerous cancellations for cross-border passenger services in Switzerland as well. Swiss Federal Railways (CFF/SBB) has announced suitable replacements for cancellations on Swiss segments.
The strike by the German train drivers’ union GDL has now extended to passenger transport following its start in freight transport. As a result, national operator Deutsche Bahn’s severely restricted emergency timetable has been in force since 2 am on Wednesday, as announced by the company.
Swiss Federal Railways (CFF/SBB) reported that the strike in Germany will result in numerous cancellations for cross-border passenger services. Cancellations on Swiss segments of the route will be replaced, CFF/SBB announced on Tuesday.
The restrictions are expected to last from 2 am on Wednesday until 6 pm on Friday. Night trains travelling to Germany are also affected.
CFF/SBB recommended deferring journeys to or through Germany until a later time. Thanks to a special goodwill gesture by Deutsche Bahn, travellers would be able to postpone their journeys and use their tickets either earlier or later.
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