Overview

• A ban on dangerous items, including knives, axes, and firearms, is in effect at 12 major Berlin train stations from May 26 to June 30, 2025.
• The restrictions apply daily from 2 PM to 4 AM, aiming to curb rising violence and enhance public safety.
• Prohibited items include knives with blades over 6 cm, baseball bats, swords, and other potentially dangerous objects.
• Berlin police record an average of 10 knife attacks per day, intensifying calls for stricter safety measures.
• The Berlin Senate is considering a broader weapons and knife ban across the city's entire public transportation network.