Germany's transport network brought to standstill by two-day strike

Buses, trams and local trains across Germany have been brought to a standstill as a two-day strike by transport workers gets underway.

The walkout, called by the public sector union Verdi, began early on February 27 and is set to continue through February 28, affecting services in multiple federal states, including the major cities of Berlin and Hamburg, Caliber.Az reports, citing British media.

The union says the strike is intended to increase pressure in ongoing negotiations over pay and working conditions. Disputes centre on working hours, shift patterns and additional payments for night and weekend work. Specific demands differ between regions.

Around 150 bus, tram and local rail operators are involved in the talks, covering roughly 100,000 employees nationwide.

Commuters in several cities faced widespread disruption, with many services suspended entirely. Some travellers turned to bicycles, car-sharing or remote working to avoid the impact.

Verdi has argued that transport workers are under growing strain due to staff shortages and rising living costs. Employers have yet to reach a new collective wage agreement with the union.

Further negotiations are expected, but it remains unclear whether additional industrial action could follow if no deal is reached.

By Aghakazim Guliyev