Bahn will mehr Sicherheit: Aus für das Bahnsteig-Bier: Was Reisende jetzt noch dürfen
Das Alkoholverbot auf Bahnhöfen ist da. Ein frisches Feierabend-Bier auf dem Bahnsteig könnte nun Konsequenzen haben. Aber was gilt für Gepäck - und im Bordbistro?
The Deutsche Bahn (DB) has introduced a nationwide ban on alcohol consumption at railway stations, starting from October 15, 2026. This rule will be enforced at approximately 5,400 stations across Germany. The ban covers the consumption of alcoholic beverages in any public areas of the station, including on the platform.
Violation of the ban may initially result in a warning, but repeated offenses could lead to a ban from entering the station premises. Alcoholic beverages in checked luggage are still permitted. The ban targets the drinking of alcohol on the station premises, not the transportation of alcohol.
Restaurant and shop areas within the station are exempt from the ban. However, consuming alcohol in these areas does not automatically trigger the ban. It is important to note that drinking on the platform or in other public areas of the station is prohibited.
The ban specifically applies to railway stations, and passengers should adhere to the respective train carriage regulations and house rules. Alcohol is still available in DB board restaurants, and some regional trains have already implemented alcohol restrictions for some time.
DB Chief Evelyn Palla announced the ban in July, stating that the primary goal is to increase safety by protecting employees and passengers. Evidence from stations with an alcohol ban has shown a decrease in violence and waste.
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