German rail strikes to resume in January - union

“Strikes will begin on 7 January in both passenger and freight services ... and will only end if there are realistic prospects for a viable settlement,” said GDL head Manfred Schell, adding that the union would not be distracted by any further "sham offers" from DB.

Strike action was necessary as no progress had been achieved even after nine months of negotiations with DB, he said.

GDL was insisting on a separate deal as the only way to achieve improved wages and working hours for train drivers, he said.

In a separate statement, DB said talks with GDL had been constructive and GDL’s move to break off negotiations was “absolutely incomprehensible.”

Both GDL and DB had earlier said they hoped to reach a final deal by end January.

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