German rail strike delays international trains

A two-hour strike by German train drivers resulted in delays of international trains running though the Czech Republic, a spokesman for Czech Railways said on Tuesday. Express trains bound from Berlin to Budapest, from Hamburg to Villach and from Amsterdam to Prague were reported to be close to two hours late. Knock-on delays were expected throughout most of the day. The strikers are demanding that rail companies accept a nationwide collective labour contract regardless of which rail company they work for. No further protest actions have been planned for the time being.