17.10.2026 19:40
Alcohol consumption has been banned at around 5,700 train stations and platforms belonging to Germany's state railway company Deutsche Bahn. The ban, which will also apply on football match days and major event days, aims to increase safety at stations. Restaurants at stations and trains are exempt from the ban, while those who violate the rule despite warnings may be banned from entering the station.
Alcohol consumption has been banned at around 5,700 train stations and platforms belonging to Germany's state railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB). The measure aims to increase safety at stations and prevent alcohol-related incidents.
Under the ban, which applies at stations owned and operated by Deutsche Bahn, passengers will not be allowed to consume alcohol on platforms or in other areas of the stations while waiting for trains.
RESTAURANTS AND TRAINS ARE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE BAN
Alcohol consumption will remain permitted in restaurants and businesses at the stations. Alcohol consumption will generally also be allowed on trains. Deutsche Bahn will continue to sell alcohol in the restaurant and buffet sections of long-distance trains. Different rules may apply in some station buildings not owned by the company.
STATION BAN FOR THOSE WHO VIOLATE THE RULE
The ban will be enforced by railway security staff. Passengers who violate the rules may first receive a warning. Deutsche Bahn said that enforcement would be carried out with a measured and understanding approach. Those who continue to violate the ban despite warnings may be subject to a ban on entering and using stations.
ALSO TO APPLY ON FOOTBALL MATCH DAYS
Deutsche Bahn spokesperson Anja Bröker announced that the ban will also apply on days when major events are held. This will include days when league matches are played. While it was noted that enforcing the ban may become more difficult at major events, the company stated that security staff will act with common sense in such situations as well.
Hendrik Streeck, the German Federal Government's Commissioner for Drug and Addiction Policy, also supported the measure. Streeck said that alcohol is not the cause of every argument or fight, but it can intensify conflicts and lower people's thresholds for controlling themselves.