Security for train attendants: Railway union threatens nationwide strikes from January
In February, a train conductor was fatally injured during a ticket check with punches. The railway union has been demanding more security for train attendants since then - and is now stepping up the pressure.
The German train drivers' union EVG has threatened to go on nationwide strike in January if the government does not toughen penalties for attacks on train staff. The threat comes after a train conductor, Serkan Çalar, was killed in a February attack. Union leader Martin Burkert criticised the government for inaction, saying politicians had made promises but taken no action since the attack.
Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger has announced government talks on increasing penalties for attacks on train staff, following similar measures for rescue workers. The union and works councils are demanding swift action, citing statistics that show eight train staff are attacked every day.
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