Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national rail operator, will implement an alcohol ban at all its stations by October 15th to enhance safety and cleanliness, according to Euronews. The prohibition will be gradually introduced across all 5,400 stations by October 15th, with exceptions for bars and restaurants within stations.
Currently, the ban is enforced at 30 stations, including Cologne, Hamburg, and Munich. Starting September 1st, it will extend to Berlin’s main station, Gesundbrunnen station, and other locations before becoming nationwide.
Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Pala highlighted the link between alcohol consumption and increased violence, referencing a recent incident where a drunk passenger attacked a security guard, causing injury.
Those violating the ban will be removed from stations, with repeated offenses possibly leading to a permanent ban on entry.
The ban does not affect station restaurants, and individuals can carry unopened alcohol in their luggage. It also doesn’t apply on trains where alcohol is available in restaurant cars on many long-distance routes.
Germany’s rail network is the largest in Europe, with about 33,400 kilometers of track and an average of 50,000 trains operating daily.














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