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GDL Strikes Two-Year Pay Deal With S-Bahn Hannover, Nordwestbahn

The settlement mirrors the recent Deutsche Bahn pact, providing a fixed timetable for raises.

Overview

  • The agreement takes effect retroactively from March 1, 2026, and runs for two years.
  • Wages increase by 2.5% in October 2026 and by a further 2.5% in November 2027.
  • Employees receive a €1,000 one-off already paid and an additional €600 in June 2026.
  • Structural improvements to the pay tables begin in February 2027.
  • The GDL says the deal also applies to other Transdev subsidiaries and was reached after overnight talks in Berlin, while the operators call it a viable outcome that recognizes staff and provides planning certainty.