The head of Germany's train drivers union, GDL, has said he is optimistic that a strike planned for Monday can be avoided, following talks on Saturday.
Further meetings will be held with Germany's rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, in the dispute over pay.
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In a separate dispute, Berlin's public transport is being severely disrupted due to strikes by the union, Verdi.
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Wage talks between the German government and the public sector union ended on Friday with no agreement.
Verdi wants 8% pay rises for two million federal and local government staff, including public transport workers and kindergarten staff.
Up to 100,000 workers have held warning strikes in recent days.
(BBC)
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