Posted 1/24/2024, 9:06:00 AM
German Train Strike Causes Major Disruption to Rail Services and Supply Chains
- Six-day strike by German train drivers causing major disruption to rail services and supply chains
- Puts further strain on manufacturing sector already grappling with high costs and weak demand
- Second strike this month in ongoing wage dispute between rail operator Deutsche Bahn and union
- Companies warning workarounds won't fully offset scale of disturbance to transport routes
- Comes as supply chains already struggling due to ship attacks in Red Sea delaying components