Workers from London’s metro and rail employees from Portugal, Italy, France, and Germany are fighting for better wages and working conditions, as reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply, citing Raport Kolejowy.

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Portuguese railway workers struck on January 2 and 4, causing train disruptions on January 3 and 5.

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Only basic services were maintained. On Friday, January 5, London metro workers also went on strike, announcing a seven-day protest with staggered walkouts throughout the week.

The most significant disruptions for passengers are expected on January 8-10.

Italians are preparing for a nationwide public transport strike starting on January 24, affecting bus, tram, and metro users.

It is unclear whether railway workers will join the strike.

In France, salary disputes persist, with railway workers not ruling out continued protests during the holiday season when train travel is more intense.

Members of the German Locomotive Drivers’ Union (GDL), in a longstanding dispute with Deutsche Bahn, are also gearing up for a strike. Among their demands are stabilized working hours, improved conditions, and higher pay.

In December, German drivers announced a warning strike, and the planned protest from January 7-11 may impact S-Bahn and DB train services.

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