“It’s enough”: Deutsche Bahn wants a ban on alcohol at all train stations

The German railway plans Alcohol ban an all 5,400 train stations in Germany. How Bild reports, it will in future be prohibited nationwide to drink beer, wine, schnapps or other alcohol on platforms or in station halls outside of the station catering facilities.

The comprehensive implementation should completed by October 15, 2026 be. The railway confirmed the plans when asked by the German Press Agency.

Railway boss Evelyn Palla agreed Bild: “It’s enough. Enough is enough. We’re now taking even tougher action. We want more order and security at our stations and on our trains. For me, only one thing matters: the protection of our colleagues and our travelers.”

So far, such a consumption ban has mainly applied at large German train stations such as Frankfurt, Hamburg or Cologne. Now the state-owned company is expanding the regulation loudly Bild about its house rules nationwide. The local house rules should be adjusted in the coming weeks in coordination with municipalities and authorities, according to the report.

Bahn hopes for fewer conflicts under the influence of alcohol

Compliance with the ban will be monitored by the DB security forces and the federal police. Anyone caught illegally consuming alcohol must expect to be immediately expelled. Repeated violations could result in a permanent ban, they said Bild.

There is currently no general ban on alcohol on all DB trains. Smoking is generally prohibited on trains. At train stations, smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas.

Deutsche Bahn expects an alcohol ban to provide more safety and fewer arguments under the influence of alcohol. She had similar experiences at Hamburg Central Station, among other places. After alcohol consumption was banned there in April 2024, the number of conflicts and arguments fell noticeably. The feeling of security for travelers has improved and the amount of cleaning required has also decreased, according to an initial report at the time.