Overview

• On July 9, the Bundespolizei issued comprehensive safety recommendations for travelers on Germany’s rail network
• The guidance follows a Lower Bavaria ICE incident last week in which a man attacked passengers with a hammer before fellow travelers subdued him
• Passengers are instructed to notify train staff or dial emergency number 110 for immediate threats and to use the 0800 6888 000 hotline for less urgent concerns
• Travelers are advised to keep distance from any aggressor, employ luggage as a protective barrier and only intervene when they feel secure
• The recommendations warn that the emergency brake should be used solely in cases of imminent danger due to the risks of unscheduled stops on open track