Overview
- The ban takes effect on Thursday, October 15, and covers alcohol consumption in areas that fall under Deutsche Bahn’s control, including platforms and station halls.
- Restaurants, bars inside stations and alcohol sold or consumed on DB trains remain exempt, and sealed alcoholic drinks may be carried in luggage.
- DB will enforce the rule through station security with immediate place bans for violations and repeat offenders facing formal house bans by the company.
- The policy follows a July incident in which a security worker was gravely injured and draws on pilot results that DB says showed less violence and less litter at alcohol‑free stations and strong passenger support.
- The change shifts responsibility for station safety to DB’s house rights but leaves city‑owned forecourts and some regional rules unchanged and may require more security staff and coordination with police.