Violence Continues to Rise on German Railways 😔

In 2024, assaults on Deutsche Bahn employees increased by approximately six percent, with around 3,300 physical attacks reported. Richard Lutz emphasized that violence against employees is unacceptable and noted that many attacks target staff in regional services. The rise in violence extends to railway stations, with Berlin Central Station recording the highest number of incidents. Deutsche Bahn is implementing measures such as body cameras and de-escalation training to enhance employee safety.