German rail network to ban alcohol from 5,400 stations by October

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24/07/2026 - 12:17 GMT+2

Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway operator, has announced that it will ban alcohol consumption at all stations on its network in an effort to improve security and cleanliness for employees and passengers.

The ban will be introduced in a phased approach at all 5,400 stations by 15 October, though there will be exemptions, including for station bars and restaurants.

Bans have already been introduced at 30 stations, among them in Cologne, Hamburg and Munich. Berlin's central and Gesundbrunnen stations will follow on 1 September, along with some others, before the measure is expanded nationwide.