Sweltering train cars, frequent delays and regular cancellations: At the Euro 2024 men’s soccer tournament, Germany’s faltering rail system emerges as a tough opponent.
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German Rail Workers Strike Over Pay and Hours
The walkout, over pay and hours, is the most significant in years at the national train operator, which warned of a “massive reduction” in service.
Transport Workers Go on Strike in Germany
One of the largest public transportation walkouts in decades was intended to give unions leverage as they seek raises to keep pace with rising inflation.
At Least 4 Dead After Train Derails in Germany
Rescue crews from Austria were helping on the scene in southern Germany, where more than a dozen people were taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
The Nightjet: A Big Bet on Train Travelers Who Take It Slow
While other European rail lines have reduced their overnight train services, Austria’s state-owned system is investing in its own.
Commuter Knits a ‘Rail Delay Scarf.’ It Fetches $8,650 on eBay.
Claudia Weber, 55, who tries to take the train into Munich, Germany, each day, turned her frustrations with a year of spotty service into a four-foot striped scarf.