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German train strike brings chaos German train strike brings chaos
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Germany has seen more traffic chaos after a strike by train drivers on the country's local rail network.Germany has seen more traffic chaos after a strike by train drivers on the country's local rail network.
The nine-hour walkout hit heavily-used commuter trains in eastern states and some of the country's largest cities including Munich and Frankfurt.The nine-hour walkout hit heavily-used commuter trains in eastern states and some of the country's largest cities including Munich and Frankfurt.
About 10 million people use trains in Germany each day - the highest level of rail usage in Europe.About 10 million people use trains in Germany each day - the highest level of rail usage in Europe.
Many major roads have been clogged as people turned to their cars - with few replacement buses available.Many major roads have been clogged as people turned to their cars - with few replacement buses available.
Members of the GDL are demanding a 31% pay increase and a separate contract from other rail workers - attracting the anger of many in Germany.Members of the GDL are demanding a 31% pay increase and a separate contract from other rail workers - attracting the anger of many in Germany.
It has rejected a 4.5% pay increase offer from Deutsche Bahn, which two other unions - Transnet and GBDA - agreed to in July.It has rejected a 4.5% pay increase offer from Deutsche Bahn, which two other unions - Transnet and GBDA - agreed to in July.
The strike ran from 2am to 11am, local time (0000BST to 0900 BST)The strike ran from 2am to 11am, local time (0000BST to 0900 BST)
Some trains in Berlin and Hamburg did run, but on a sharply-reduced schedule.Some trains in Berlin and Hamburg did run, but on a sharply-reduced schedule.
Freight and long-distance routes were not hit after a German court ruled that the economic impact would be too severe.Freight and long-distance routes were not hit after a German court ruled that the economic impact would be too severe.
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