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Poster Print : Passenger waits on a platform as a suburban train leaves the platform during a strike
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Passenger waits on a platform as a suburban train leaves the platform during a strike
A passenger waits on a platform as a suburban train leaves the platform during a strike by German train drivers union GDL at Frankfurt main station November 15, 2007. GDL escalated a 62-hour strike on Thursday, adding passenger service disruptions to a freight stoppage in a long-running dispute with rail operator Deutsche Bahn. The strike, which has raised fears about the impact on Europes biggest economy, is the worst in Deutsche Bahns history. REUTERS/Alex Grimm (GERMANY) - BM2DWPHFSEa
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Media ID 19258653
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of history to your walls with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the evocative image "A Passenger Waits on a Platform" by award-winning Reuters photographer Alex Grimm. Captured during the German train drivers union GDL strike in 2007, this powerful photograph transports you back in time as a suburban train departs, leaving a frustrated passenger behind. Bring the drama and intrigue of this historic moment into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Each print is carefully produced using premium materials to ensure lasting vibrancy and clarity. Order now and make a statement with your very own piece of journalistic history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19cm (11.9" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo, captured by Alex Grimm, we witness the tense atmosphere at Frankfurt main station during a strike by the German train drivers union GDL on November 15,2007. The image showcases a lone passenger waiting anxiously on a platform as a suburban train departs in the background. The photograph perfectly encapsulates the disruption and chaos caused by the strike, which had escalated to an unprecedented level. As tensions between GDL and rail operator Deutsche Bahn reached their peak, both freight and passenger services were severely affected. This particular strike has become notorious for its impact on Europe's largest economy. The composition of the image is striking; it highlights not only the physical distance between the departing train and stranded passenger but also symbolizes their contrasting emotions. While one moves forward with determination despite adversity, another remains stationary with frustration and uncertainty. Alex Grimm skillfully captures this moment of anticipation mixed with despair through his lens. The monochrome tones add depth to this powerful visual narrative while emphasizing the gravity of this historic event. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how labor disputes can disrupt everyday life for countless individuals who rely on public transportation systems. It stands as a testament to both human resilience in times of crisis and our vulnerability when essential services are disrupted.
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