Thousands of train cancellations, hundreds of canceled flights, millions of passengers and passengers affected. Industrial action by two unions has led to significant restrictions in both air and rail transport.
Anyone who wanted to travel within Germany had to use their own car, long-distance buses, rental cars or ride-sharing companies. Verdi and the German Locomotive Drivers' Union (GDL) did not coordinate their strikes. Both organizations focused on making their strikes and warning strikes as unplannable as possible.