Overview
- The operation runs November 14–16 with reinforced presence at more than ten large-city stations, including Essen, Dortmund, Bremen, Hannover and Hamburg.
- Regular station units are backed by Bundesbereitschaftspolizei with intensified patrols and situation‑adapted checks coordinated with Deutsche Bahn and state police.
- The stated goals are preventing offences, identifying suspects early and strengthening the sense of safety for travelers and rail employees.
- Essen and Dortmund are cited as recurring hotspots where conflicts linked to alcohol or drugs sometimes involve knives or other dangerous objects.
- A comparable action last month recorded over 11,000 identity checks, more than 230 criminal or administrative proceedings and 23 executed arrest warrants.