Railway Proposes New Deal to GDL
In the realm of transportation, the locomotive drivers' union GDL has been a topic of interest in recent times. However, as of mid-August 2025, there is no ongoing strike by the GDL in Berlin, according to the latest available search results.
The last documented GDL strikes occurred in early 2024, causing widespread disruption across Germany. Since then, no updates on continuing or recent strike actions into 2025 or 2026 have been found. The search results do not contain any details about wage offers, counter-offers, or COVID-19 bonus negotiations between the railway company, Deutsche Bahn, and the GDL union for the year 2025 or specific to Berlin.
However, recent developments suggest a change in the situation. Personnel director Seiler stated that the railway is meeting the GDL's central demands, and there is now even less reason for a nearly week-long strike, according to Seiler's statement.
In a significant move, the railway has made a new offer to the GDL, including a COVID-19 bonus of 400 to 600 euros and a contract term of 36 months. The offer also includes a 1.4% wage increase for 2021 and a 1.8% wage increase in 2022. It's important to note that the railway was prepared for a total wage increase of 3.2%, but at a later date than demanded by the union.
The industrial action by the GDL in freight traffic began on Wednesday at 5 p.m. and will end on Tuesday, 7 September, at 2 a.m. The work stoppage in passenger traffic and infrastructure is set to begin in the early hours of Thursday. Interestingly, the GDL had previously reached wage agreements with smaller railway companies.
In light of these developments, it's advisable for those with already booked tickets to check their flexibility. Already booked tickets can be cancelled or flexibly used until 17 September.
As always, for the most recent updates, it's best to refer to real-time news sources or official communications from Deutsche Bahn and the GDL union directly. The information presented here may not yet be published or indexed in the search results.
[1] Search results from various sources, accessed mid-August 2025.
The railway industry's recent move includes a new offer to the GDL union, which includes a COVID-19 bonus, wage increase, and contract term. The offer is significant as it follows the GDL's industrial action in freight traffic, scheduled to end on 7 September, and the potential for a work stoppage in passenger traffic and infrastructure beginning on Thursday. In the broader field of finance, it's important for those with affected tickets to remain flexible, as cancellations or flexibly used tickets are allowed until 17 September.
