Politics · Germany · 8 hrs ago
Alcohol consumption banned at all Deutsche Bahn stations
From 15 October, Deutsche Bahn is banning alcohol consumption at all its stations across Germany.
The ban covers about 5,700 stations, including station areas and platforms.
Some municipalities will also apply it to the areas in front of stations.
The rule expands a ban that was already in place at nearly 40 larger stations, where the railway says the experience was positive.
The aim is to improve safety and cleanliness in railway stations.
Alcohol sold or consumed in station restaurants and shops is exempt, and passengers may carry sealed alcoholic drinks in their luggage or shopping.
Deutsche Bahn says it will enforce the rule with care, and the coming Bundesliga weekend is expected to be an early test.
Deutsche Bahn will ban alcohol consumption at all its stations from 15 October 2026.
The ban covers about 5,700 stations nationwide and includes platforms.
Some station forecourts are also covered, depending on local arrangements.
The company says the measure is intended to make stations safer and cleaner.
Alcohol may still be consumed in station restaurants, and carrying sealed drinks remains allowed.
- Who
- Deutsche Bahn.
- What
- It is banning alcohol consumption across its stations, including platforms.
- When
- From 15 October 2026.
- Where
- About 5,700 Deutsche Bahn stations in Germany; some station forecourts are also covered.
- Why
- The company says the ban is intended to improve safety and cleanliness.
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Alcohol bans were already in force at dozens of German stations, including nearly 40 larger stations.
The nationwide ban on alcohol consumption at Deutsche Bahn stations takes effect.
- Start date
- 15 October 2026
- Stations covered
- About 5,700
- Infrago stations
- 5,400
- DB Regionetz stations
- Around 300
- Previous coverage
- Nearly 40 larger stations already had a ban
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