Germany’s train drivers plan to go on a nationwide strike starting on Tuesday night, the head of the train driver’s union said after announcing that 95% of the union members had voted to back the move, writes Euronews.

Travellers were warned to expect disruptions.

The head of the GDL union, Claus Weselsky, told reporters the strike would start with all cargo trains at 19h CEST on Tuesday. It will be expanded to include passengers trains from 2 am CEST on Wednesday until 2 am CEST on Friday, he added.

The union is demanding a 3.2% salary increase and a one-time “coronavirus bonus” of EUR 600.

German train operator Deutsche Bahn has rejected the demands. The company has lost billions since the start of the pandemic and from recent floods that destroyed or damaged numerous railroad tracks.