The German Railway and the GDL union have resolved their wage dispute, ending a series of strikes lasting over four months.

The compromise includes a reduction in weekly working hours for shift workers from 38 to 35 without a cut in pay, a central issue of the conflict.

Originally, the railway proposed reducing the hours to 36 with full compensation by 2028, but the GDL rejected this offer.

Specific details of the agreed terms, such as the working hours reduction timeline and wage increases, are yet to be publicly disclosed.

The GDL has also pushed for negotiations on behalf of infrastructure workers, not previously included in the agreements.

The strike was notably the most disruptive in recent transport sector pay disputes, which also affected local transport, Lufthansa, and airport security staff.

Official statements from both the German Railway and the GDL union are expected on Tuesday.