As of: January 22, 2024 12:43 p.m
The train drivers’ union is calling for strikes across Germany from Wednesday morning. Significant impacts on rail traffic are expected, including in Schleswig-Holstein.
There is a strike at the railway again. The train drivers’ union GDL has called on its train drivers to stop work from 2 a.m. on Wednesday night. The strike is expected to last until Monday evening at 6 p.m. The GDL members are scheduled to strike in freight transport from Tuesday. There is an emergency timetable. However, experience from previous strikes shows that this timetable cannot always be adhered to.
Train: Trips can be postponed free of charge
The railway announced: All passengers who would like to postpone their trip planned for Wednesday (January 24th) to Monday (January 29th) due to the GDL strike can use their ticket at an earlier or later date. The train connection has been lifted. In addition, according to Deutsche Bahn, other tariff and statutory passenger rights apply, so that, for example, a ticket refund is also possible under the appropriate conditions.
This is what the emergency timetable for the routes looks like in detail
RE6 between Westerland and Hamburg-Altona: Between Westerland and Niebüll there is mainly a three-hour service during rush hour. Trains occasionally run on the route between Husum and Niebüll. The features of the Sylt Shuttle plus are open to local transport travelers between Niebüll and Westerland(Sylt). However, passengers should note that there is limited capacity. The lines RE7 and RE70 between Hamburg, Neumünster and Kiel According to the railway, they should run every two hours. Between Neumünster and Flensburg According to Deutsche Bahn, the trains will probably run every three hours. Passengers have to change trains in Neumünster. The RE8 and the RE80 between Lübeck and Hamburg should run every hour. The Regional train 81 from Bad Oldesloe to Hamburg should be served every two hours. The trains of the RB62 between Heide and Itzehoe are cancelled. The trains of the RB85 from Lübeck to Neustadt are cancelled. The X85 from Puttgarden to Lübeck is not affected by the strike.
The railway asks that you obtain digital information before your journey.
Nordbahn and AKN not affected by the strike
Nordbahn, AKN and erixx are not affected by the strike. However, trains from these providers can also be delayed or canceled – for example if there is a strike at the railway signal boxes.
Emergency plan for long-distance transport
As with the last strike, DB will offer an emergency timetable for long-distance transport with a greatly reduced range of journeys. This was announced by Deutsche Bahn. The company asks that long-distance travel be postponed if possible.
Further information
The strike in passenger transport is scheduled to begin at 2 a.m. on Wednesday. The work stoppage is expected to last until next Monday. The railway calls the plans “irresponsible”. more
The train drivers want to strike for 20 hours and only a few trains are running on many routes. Actually, as always, right? A gloss. more
Two railway workers from Schleswig-Holstein explain why they are on strike and what is more important to them than money. more
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NDR 1 Wave North | News for Schleswig-Holstein | 01/22/2024 | 8:00 a.m