Strike – Public transport and trains: Streik bei der Saarbahn – Demonstration der GDL in Saarbrücken, Saarland – 23 October 2026

GDL train drivers are still on strike at Saarbahn in Saarbrücken, and a march was held in the city centre. For drivers this means heavier traffic and fuller park-and-ride car parks.

When: 23 October 2026
Who is affected: Public transport and trains
Where: Saarland
Status: Ongoing

Official strike record ↗Source: tagesschau.de (ARD regional news)

What it means for drivers

A public-transport strike means more cars on the road than usual, busier roads and fuller park-and-ride car parks in the affected area, especially at peak times. Allow extra time and check traffic in GasBu.

Notice in the GasBu app

Saarbahn strike and GDL march in Saarbrücken, from 23 Oct

From Friday, 23 October 2026; no end to the strike has been announced.
Saarland, mainly Saarbrücken: strike by GDL train drivers at Saarbahn.
On Friday midday a march of up to 300 people crossed the city centre, with a rally at the town hall at 12:00 and traffic disruption in the centre.
Expect more cars than usual and fuller park-and-ride car parks; allow extra time and check traffic in GasBu.