German train operator fails to get injunction to end strike

A court has rejected a bid by German train operator Deutsche Bahn for an emergency injunction to stop a strike by many train drivers that has disrupted rail traffic in the country for a third time this summer

BERLIN -- A court on Thursday rejected a bid by German train operator Deutsche Bahn for an emergency injunction to stop a strike by many train drivers that has disrupted rail traffic in the country for a third time this summer. Deutsche Bahn said it considers the latest strike by the GDL labor union to be illegal. The government-owned company noted that it has increased its offer in an effort to restart negotiations with the union and is now offering a one-time “coronavirus bonus” of up to 600 euros ($700). However, a labor court in Frankfurt rejected Deutsche Bahn's request, news agency dpa reported. The strike, which began with freight trains Wednesday and was extended to passenger trains Thursday, is due to last until Sept. 7.