Strikes in Germany affect freight train operations

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Strikes at the state-owned rail company Deutsche Bahn are likely to cause significant disruption to cargo flows both within Germany and with its neighbouring countries over the next few days.

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Strike action will severely disrupt Deutsche Bahn’s rail freight activities © Deutsche_Bahn_rt.jpg

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