Another transport strike is imminent: on Wednesday, February 11, employees of the Munich Transport Corporation (MVG) will again cease work. The Verdi union has called for a 24-hour warning strike. As with last week, subway (U-Bahn) trains and trams will not run in Munich, and regular bus services are largely canceled.
MVG representatives reported that particularly severe disruptions are expected in the subway system, where a complete shutdown is possible because personnel presence in the control center cannot be guaranteed. For safety reasons, operating the subway under such conditions is impossible. Those who depend on public transport will have to adjust to longer travel times and a limited selection of connections.
Verdi Union Paralyzes Munich Transport
According to MVG, providing passengers with a precise schedule is impossible. However, since the strike does not affect private subcontractors, the carrier will attempt to maintain a minimum volume of service on at least some bus lines. These trips will be performed irregularly and without a fixed frequency. The restrictions will affect all MVG bus routes up to number 199.
How Transport Will Operate on the Strike Day
The temporary operation scheme will be in effect from the start of the shift early Wednesday morning until 3:00 AM on Thursday. Regardless of the strike, regional buses—whose numbers begin with 200—will continue to operate, as they are managed by other transport companies under the MVV association.
MVG customer service centers at the Main Station (Hauptbahnhof) and Marienplatz will close due to the protest, and the telephone hotline will operate in a limited capacity. In Nuremberg, most buses will also stay off the routes on Wednesday.
Passengers are advised by MVG to look for alternative means of travel in advance. For example, the S-Bahn and Deutsche Bahn regional trains will continue to operate normally, as their employees are not participating in this strike. Car-sharing options will also help citizens reach their destinations, though demand is expected to be very high.
On Thursday, February 12, Munich’s public transport is expected to resume normal service from early morning, according to an MVG statement. Further negotiations between the parties in the collective bargaining dispute are scheduled for Friday, February 13.
Source: muenchen.de
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