24 Nov 2022 | 01:29 PM UTC
Austria: Austrian railway workers union to stage nationwide strike Nov. 28
Austrian railway workers union to stage nationwide strike Nov. 28; likely service disruptions.
Event
Railway workers associated with the Vida union plan a 24-hour network strike, 00:01-23:59 Nov. 28, to demand better pay and working conditions. Related protests are possible in town and city centers.
Unless the strike action is averted, disruptions to Austria Rail (OBB) services are likely. Services that do operate are likely to be busier than normal and increased congestion is likely on alternative forms of transport. Services are likely to take time to return to normal, with disruption lasting into the peak commuting hours of Nov. 29.
Advice
Confirm rail schedules before travel and allow extra time for journeys Nov. 28. Consider alternative travel arrangements if necessary. Anticipate possible disruptions if routing freight via rail in Austria and consider alternative options for critical shipments. Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution.
