Berlin’s public transport grinds to a halt as workers srike ahead of German elections

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Berlin’s public transport grinds to a halt as workers srike ahead of German elections

With Germany gearing up for landmark elections on Sunday, Berlin’s iconic yellow U-Bahn carriages have remained at a standstill – along with trams and most buses. Unlike in France, where transport strikes are almost routine, German workers rarely take to the picket lines. So why are Berliners striking and will their efforts pay off?