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As of Monday, German courts had cleared the way for disgruntled train drivers to start their strike on Wednesday, but the employers could still appeal the rulings favouring a strike. The Frankfurt Labour Court on Monday denied a temporary injunction sought by railway operator Deutsche Bahn, paving the way for the German Train Drivers’ Union (GDL) to start striking on Wednesday. “The GDL is not obviously incapable of negotiating wage agreements,” said the presiding judge, explaining her decision. Deutsche Bahn AG disputes this, but has concluded numerous agreements with the GDL in the past. Deu…