Strike in Frankfurt over the weekend. Photo: Shutterstock Residents of Frankfurt am Main are expected to face significant disruptions this weekend: a fourth warning strike as part of wage negotiations in Hesse's public transport has been announced for Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28, 2026.
During these 48 hours, all nine subway (U-Bahn) lines and ten tram lines operated by the Frankfurt Transport Authority (VGF) are expected to be out of service.
Alongside the Rhine-Main S-Bahn and the tram network, the subway is the backbone of the city's public transport system, so the new strike will cause widespread disruptions to passenger traffic.
Urban transport company traffiQ warns that demand for alternatives will increase significantly, especially on bus routes, which could lead to congestion and delays.
Despite the strike, several services are expected to continue operating:
✔️ S-Bahn lines
✔️ Regional trains
✔️ City and regional bus lines, including express buses
✔️ Alternative service for the U2 line between Nieder-Asbach and Gunzenheim
Authorities recommend checking the latest information near departure time.
You can receive updates via:
Websites:
www.rmv.de
www.rmv-frankfurt.de
www.vgf-ffm.de
RMV Call Center: 069 / 24 24 80 24 (available 24/7)
VGF Social Media
In the RMVgo app and on the rmv.de website, you can filter the subway and tram connections under “Route Options” and display only operating lines.
The current strike is part of a series of protest measures during negotiations over wage conditions in the public transportation sector in the state of Hesse.
Travelers and tourists planning a stay in Frankfurt this weekend are advised to prepare in advance and check real-time information.