German Railways Convene Safety Summit to Curb Rising Train Violence After Attendant's Fatal Assault
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German Railways Convene Safety Summit to Curb Rising Train Violence After Attendant’s Fatal Assault

Following the fatal attack on a train attendant in Rhineland‑Palatinate, Deutsche Bahn is holding a crisis summit. According to “Bild am Sonntag” and reports from participants’ circles in Berlin, a large security summit will take place on Friday. The agenda is set to address the growing violence on trains, focusing on mandatory body‑cams for train crew, increased security staff aboard trains, and enhanced protection of train stations.

The meeting, chaired by Bahn board chief Evelyn Palla, will include not only Deutsche Bahn management but also representatives from the Federal Police, trade unions, industry associations, and other railway companies. The objective is a tangible improvement in safety for both staff and passengers.

Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU), who will also attend, said to “Bild am Sonntag”: “I welcome the initiative to bring all stakeholders together. After the terrible assault on a train attendant, we must examine everything to improve security”. He added that all proposals must also be discussed with the Länder, as they set safety requirements in public transportation.

The summit is prompted by the death of 36‑year‑old train attendant Serkan C., who, early in February, was struck while checking tickets on a regional express in Rhineland‑Palatinate and later died of a brain haemorrhage.