Much of Germany’s public transport will remain out of service on Friday, as the second round of strikes by the trade union Verdi reaches its climax. According to the union, there will once again be far-reaching restrictions on bus, underground and tram services in dozens of cities and districts. The industrial action began in many places on Thursday. Other unions had already called for work stoppages in public transport in some places at the beginning of the week, including in Berlin. Verdi plans to extend the strike once again on Friday. While it is due to end in Berlin at 2:00 pm (1300 GMT),…