Deutsche Bahn Loses Court Bid to Stop Train-Drivers’ Strike (1)

A Frankfurt labor appeals court rejected a request by German railway operator Deutsche Bahn AGto prevent a strike by a small but influential train-drivers’ union this week.

The Frankfurt Labor Appeals Court on Tuesday upheld a lower tribunal interim ruling that had dismissed the bid under fast-track proceedings on Monday. Deutsche Bahn had appealed that decision and was seeking an injunction.

Germany has been bracing for widespread transport disruption after the drivers’ union on Sunday announced fresh strikes in a bid to push through higher wages and shorter working hours, with walkouts set to stretch over three days at ...