Germany bans alcohol at train stations nationwide
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Hendrik Streeck, the German government’s drug policy coordinator, supported a new nationwide ban on alcohol consumption at train stations that took effect on Thursday.
Streeck explained that while alcohol doesn’t cause all conflicts, it can worsen them and lower inhibitions. He said train stations should be safe spaces for everyone, including families with children who might be frightened by intoxicated people.
Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s national railway company, implemented the ban across approximately 5400 stations managed by its infrastructure subsidiary Infrago, as well as around 300 DB Regionetz stations. The company previously prohibited alcohol at nearly 40 larger stations and reported positive results. DB stated that a representative survey found almost four out of five people support the ban.
The ban does not extend to restaurants and bars located within stations, and passengers are still permitted to carry sealed alcoholic beverages in their luggage or as purchases. The railway hopes the new rule will improve safety and cleanliness for the millions of people who use its stations.
