Public transport systems in Dusseldorf face disruption on Friday due to a planned strike.
On Friday, February 21st, public transport workers in Germany are planning a strike, causing disruptions to services in six federal states, including North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). The strike is expected to last the entire day, from the start to the end of operations, and will affect numerous lines across various cities.
The strike will significantly impact Düsseldorf's Rheinbahn, with lines such as 730 (Freiligrathplatz U - Unterrath - Gerresheim - Eller - Reisholz - Benrath - Josef-Kürten-Platz), 771 (Velbert ZOB - Heiligenhaus - Ratingen Ost S - Ratingen Mitte), 834 (Oberkassel, Belsenplatz - Nordfriedhof - Mö́rsenbroich - Düsseldorf Hbf), O6 (Erkrath, Haus Brück - Erkrath S - Unterfeldhaus - Kempen - Hochdahler Markt - Erkrath-Millrath S), SB51 (Airport Bf - Nordfriedhof - Meerbusch-Büderich, Landsknecht U - Kaarster Bf), 785 (Heinrich-Heine-Allee - Reisholz S - Hilden Mitte - Hilden Süd S - Langenfeld-Richrath - Langenfeld S), 746 (Velbert ZOB - Wülfrath - Mettmann, Jubiläumsplatz - Mettmann-Stadtwald S), 782 (Heinrich-Heine-Allee - Uni-Kliniken - Hilden, Gabelung - Hilden, Süd S - Solingen Hbf), 770 (Velbert ZOB - Heiligenhaus - Ratingen-Hösel S), 751 (Ratingen-Hösel S - Ratingen-Lintorf - Angermund S - Kaiserswerth, Klemensplatz), and 722 (Stadthalle - Messe - Nordfriedhof - Düsseldorf Hbf - Schlesische Straße - Vennhauser Allee) all experiencing service disruptions.
The emergency schedule organized by Rheinbahn aims to keep essential services running, but delays and cancellations are expected. Buses will not run according to the schedule during the strike. The on-demand service flexy is not affected by the strike.
The strike demonstrates the need for good wages and working conditions to be a shared responsibility, as public transport workers face a severe staff shortage and constant increases in workload. Thousands of employees are expected to retire in the coming years, and many new hires are leaving due to low wages.
The federal government and states must recognize the future of public transport as their responsibility, with the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) at the federal level, Deutsche Bahn InfraGO for infrastructure decisions, and various state transport authorities playing key roles in recognizing and implementing the future concept of public transportation, including wage increases and job protection for public transport employees. Labor unions such as the EVG (Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft) also play a crucial role in negotiating labor conditions.
Trains operated by Deutsche Bahn, National Express, and others will not be affected by the strike. However, passengers are advised to check the status of their services before travelling, as the strike may cause delays and cancellations on connecting services.
This strike serves as a reminder of the importance of fair working conditions and wages for public transport workers, who play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of commuters across Germany.
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