Germany expected to grind to a halt during country’s longest train strike

GDL union, which has 40,000 members, prepares for industrial action in dispute over pay and hours

Much of Germany is expected to grind to a halt on Wednesday when train drivers begin a six-day strike – the longest industrial action in the national railway’s history.

The strike, which will start at 2am on Wednesday for passenger trains and on Tuesday evening for freight, is taking place amid tensions and scenes of unrest across the country.

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