A German train drivers’ strike brought passenger rail services across Germany to a near stand-still on Wednesday and is set to cause further chaos on Thursday and Friday. Numerous employees started their industrial action at 2 am (0100 GMT) Wednesday, German rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) announced. In freight transport, the strike had already started on Tuesday at 6 pm. The industrial action on both fronts is due to continue until Friday at 6 pm. According to German Train Drivers’ Union (GDL) boss Claus Weselsky, an early end to the strike is not an option. There were no signs that new nego…