The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) is intensifying the pressure on Deutsche Bahn in the current wage dispute by announcing short but frequent strike waves. The next strike is scheduled to begin this evening in the freight transport of the subsidiary DB Cargo and is expected to last for approximately 35 hours. The set strike duration is shorter than in previous rounds, but it signals a strategic change in direction: from predictable, long-term announced strikes to impulsive and flexible actions. This poses a significant challenge for travelers and railway operations, as emergency timetables can hardly be expected in the future. The effects of the strike will significantly disrupt rail traffic. Despite deploying a reduced basic service, which recently covered about one-fifth of regular long-distance traffic, passengers can expect a significant limitation to their mobility. The railway has announced measures to limit the damage, including the flexibility of ticket restrictions for the affected period. The wage negotiations are at a standstill, even though external mediators, such as the former Federal Minister of the Interior Thomas de Maizière and the Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein, Daniel Günther, have been involved. The main point of conflict remains the reduction in working hours for shift workers from 38 to 35 hours without loss of pay. A compromise proposal to gradually reduce the working hours to 36 hours did not find acceptance by the GDL, which demands a more direct approach. By rejecting long-term strike announcements and the possibility of actions over the Easter holidays, the GDL is driving the conflict to a new height, affecting the public transportation network and the economy alike. Travelers and businesses are advised to follow ongoing developments and prepare for a period of unpredictability.