Germany: train strike causes chaos for commuters

Germany: train strike causes chaos for commuters

Train drivers in Germany have begun a four-day walkout. Their union is calling for a five per cent pay increase and shorter working hours for its drivers. Railway operator Deutsche Bahn wants a court order to stop the GDL union from striking until Monday morning. Georg Kempinskie wanted to travel home to Halle on Thursday and it is the second time that his journey has been affected by the rail strike. He said he was concerned it would hinder people from joining festivities on Sunday, when G… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2014/11/06/ge... What are the top stories today? Click to watch:    • Top Stories   euronews: the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... euronews is available in 14 languages:    / euronewsnetwork   In English: Website: http://www.euronews.com/news Facebook:   / euronews   Twitter:   / euronews   Google+: http://google.com/+euronews VKontakte: http://vk.com/en.euronews