Germany’s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, said a scheduled technical update caused a major disruption in its digital railway radio system, bringing train services across the country to a temporary standstill. The outage affected long-distance, regional and some local transport services, making it one of the most significant rail disruptions in recent years.
Train drivers across Germany have initiated a strike, set to endure six days, making it the longest stoppage in their history. The GDL rail drivers’ union called for the walkout, impacting both passenger and goods-train services starting at 02:00 on Wednesday. This move exacerbates an ongoing dispute with the state-owned Deutsche Bahn, leading to the […]

