CDU/CSU Raises Concerns Over Security Situation at German Train Stations
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag has expressed concerns about the security situation at the country’s train stations. In a statement released on Friday, January 20, 2025, the group’s spokesperson for internal affairs, Alexander Throm, called for immediate action to address the “dramatic” rise in incidents of crime and violence at railway stations.
According to Throm, the number of reported crimes at German train stations has increased by 15% in the past year. These crimes include everything from petty theft and vandalism to serious offenses such as assault and sexual harassment. Throm attributed the increase in crime to a number of factors, including the growing number of people using train stations, the presence of large numbers of vulnerable individuals, and the lack of adequate security measures.
“The safety of our citizens must be a top priority,” Throm said. “We cannot allow our train stations to become havens for criminals.”
The CDU/CSU is calling for a number of measures to improve security at German train stations. These measures include:
- Increasing the number of police officers and security guards at railway stations
- Installing more surveillance cameras and lighting
- Implementing stricter access controls
- Providing better training for railway employees on how to deal with security incidents
The CDU/CSU is also calling on the federal government to provide more funding for security measures at train stations.
“We need to make sure that our train stations are safe places for everyone,” Throm said. “We cannot afford to wait any longer to take action.”
The CDU/CSU’s concerns about security at German train stations are shared by many other groups, including the German Railway Association (DB). DB has already implemented a number of security measures at its stations, but it is calling on the government to do more.
“We need more support from the government if we are going to make our stations safer,” said DB spokesperson Oliver Schumacher. “We need more police officers, more security guards, and more funding for security measures.”
The German government is currently reviewing the security situation at train stations. It is expected to announce new measures in the coming weeks.
CDU/CSU thematisiert Sicherheitslage an deutschen Bahnhöfen
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