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Train Drivers Across Germany Go On Strike, Services Hit | Photos

Germany's train drivers have called a strike over their demands related to working hours and pay. The train drivers' union in Germany said that the strike, which will last six days, will affect passenger services operated by state-owned Deutsche Bahn from 2 am on Wednesday till 6 pm on Monday.

Germany Rail strike | Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa via AP

Freight wagons stand on the tracks at the Munich North marshalling yard, in Munich, Germany.

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Germany Rail strike | Photo: AP/Matthias Schrader

An ICE train is parked outside the central train station in Munich, Germany. German GDL union announced a six-day long strike of the train drivers from Wednesday on.

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Germany Rail strike | Photo: AP/Michael Probst

A red traffic light shines at a railroad crossing in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany.

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Germany Rail strike | Photo: AP/Michael Probst

ICE trains are parked outside the central station in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Germany Rail strike | Photo: AP/Michael Probst

Parked trains stand outside the central train station in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Germany Rail strike | Photo: AP/Michael Probst

Two train drivers sit in the cockpit of a parked train outside the central train station in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Germany Rail strike | Photo: AP/Michael Probst

A train arrives in the central station in Frankfurt, Germany.

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