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Poll: How do you get to work where you live?

May 5, 2015

Millions of Germans are stranded as the country's rail operator Deutsche Bahn goes on strike. Around half of train services are canceled in some areas. How do you get to work where you live?

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DB adjusts schedules as GDL strikes from Berlin to Bonn

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Claus Weselsky GDL

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Claus Weselsky

German railway union GDL defends six-day strike, ministers criticize move

German railway union GDL defends six-day strike, ministers criticize move

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