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Disadvantages threaten travelers here: Will Magdeburg lose its connection to long-distance rail services in 2028?
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Anniversary: 15 years of inclusive employment at EVG - | Schärding: For 15 years, people with disabilities have been employed at EVG as part of inclusive work ...
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Paralyzing train traffic: Nuremberg railway union boss Burkert withdraws threat: The Federal Minister of Justice is complying with a demand from the railway ...
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EVG withdraws strike threat in local public transport: The EVG had threatened strikes starting in January due to violence against railway employees ...
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Rail and union welcome harsher penalties for rail attackers: Martin Burkert, EVG chairman, had planned to strike local public transport starting in January.
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Memorial plaque for killed DB train conductor: Railway union EVG demands stricter penalties
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After train conductor's death: EVG threatens federal government with strike - | due to inaction
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EVG demands harsher penalties for attacks on train staff: If the German federal government does not increase the penalties by the end of the year ...
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CDU puts the brakes on rail strike threat: "Calling for ever harsher penalties is pointless"
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Violence against train conductors: EVG threatens nationwide train cancellations: After the fatal attack on a train conductor, the EVG (Railway and Transport ...
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Lack of security for railway staff: EVG threatens strikes from January: Employees of Deutsche Bahn are repeatedly victims of violence.
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Lack of security for railway staff: EVG threatens strikes from January: Employees of Deutsche Bahn are repeatedly victims of violence.
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News podcast: "Stop canceled" in Münster or Magdeburg?: Medium-sized cities could lose their ICE connections, warn the Greens and the EVG union ...
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Fatal attack on train conductor: Violence is increasing, body cameras for DB staff at train stations
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Already thinking about another job: One in three is considering a career change: After the fatal attack on a train conductor, politicians promised better ...
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Low water levels: More freight for the railways, more trucks - | these are the reactions
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Delays and cancellations on the regional train: Employees suffer along with them: Andreas and his colleagues are the first to feel the dissatisfaction of train ...
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Baden-Württemberg: Passenger attacks railway employee during ticket check: In Baden-Württemberg, a man beat a railway employee so severely that the employee fell ...
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Kirchmöser: Indefinite strike at track construction mechanics in Brandenburg an der Havel
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Railway employee in Germany pushed from moving train: Arrest warrant rejected: KARLSRUHE. After a railway employee fell from a moving train during an altercation ...
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Key FactsSevere Fall from Moving Train After Ticket Dispute
Jul 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- A confrontation arose during a ticket inspection on a regional train between Offenburg and Karlsruhe involving a possibly intoxicated passenger.
- The 26-year-old security officer fell through a door torn from its fittings while the train was moving at about 120 km/h.
- He was found critically injured roughly two kilometers before Ettlingen-Bruchhausen station and hospitalized.
- The suspect was detained on the train, with ongoing investigations including witness interviews and video analysis.
That once again one of our colleagues has to fight for his life in hospital after a simple ticket check leaves us speechless and furious.— Manuel Amberger, State Chairman of the Railway and Transport Union (EVG)
Deutsche Bahn faces competition from Italy: More quality on the rails soon?: The Federal Network Agency promotes competition in German rail transport ...
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Decision imminent: More competition on the railways: How much competition must the railways withstand? The Federal Network Agency's decision is expected soon ...
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Dead ticket inspector near Landstuhl: Railway boxer (26) not a murderer according to the justice system
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Lawsuit withdrawn: Could there be a compromise solution for "Brex" in Bendorf?: In court, the EVG withdraws its lawsuit: It had originally wanted the crossing of ...
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Deutsche Bahn could disconnect 16 cities from long-distance rail - | 90 projects threatened with standstill
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OpinionOpinion: ICE services: The Palatinate as a victim of Italy?: When Italy competes with Deutsche Bahn in ICE services, it can cause a lot of damage ...
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Deutsche Bahn: These measures are intended to make train journeys safer: Deutsche Bahn is upgrading its services and wants to better protect passengers and ...
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EVG fears decoupling: Italo's entry threatens small towns in long-distance rail travel
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Bamberg bald kein ICE-Halt mehr? Warnung vor 'massiven Auswirkungen': Ein italienisches Unternehmen möchte im deutschen Zugverkehr mitmischen ...
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Frecciarossa high-speed train in Austria: Significantly reduced speed and a stop in Innsbruck
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Teenager assaults train driver - | EVG demands consequences: A 16-year-old assaults a train driver in Saxony. Why the EVG union is now sounding the alarm and ...
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16 German cities threatened with being cut off from long-distance rail services: According to the railway union EVG, German long-distance rail services are ...
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Deutsche Bahn erhält Konkurrenz: Italo-Zug bringt Wettbewerb und höhere Pünktlichkeit
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Osnabrück and Münster face ICE service cuts according to EVG analysis: According to the EVG, Osnabrück and Münster could have fewer ICE and IC stops in the ...
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Why Augsburg, Bamberg and Ingolstadt fear for their ICE connection: Are ICE service losses looming in Bavaria? An EVG list names Augsburg, Bamberg and Ingolstadt ...
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CSU fears for Bamberg's ICE train stop and calls for alliance: According to the railway union EVG, the ICE train stop in Bamberg is at risk ...
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Study by the railway union EVG causes a stir: Is Ingolstadt facing the end of long-distance rail services?
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Rail traffic: Dispute over Italian expansion could affect rail network in Bavaria
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Saarland: Explosive report - | Saarbrücken faces the end of long-distance train service
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Passenger can only stop him with pepper spray: 16-year-old attacks train driver: Brutal scenes unfolded on a regional train in Saxony over the weekend ...
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Deutsche Bahn faces competition – Union promptly calls for help from Berlin: Deutsche Bahn could face serious competition on the rails in the coming years ...
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S-Bahn boss takes action: What the new immediate action program means for Berlin: Heiko Büttner makes his debut - | with additional expenses for security and ...
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May 1st in Bremen: Demonstration with 4,500 people against government policy: Housing, energy, health - | This year, fundamental criticism of the federal ...
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German Rail: Palla's restructuring plans draw criticism: German Rail: Evelyn Palla had announced plans to turn the railway "upside down" ...
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Deutsche Bahn: EVG sharply criticizes new CEO Palla for the first time: Deutsche Bahn: The company's restructuring is proceeding so far "without a ...
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DB Cargo: Even under new boss Osburg, things are still chaotic at the Mainz headquarters
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New discussion about the price of the Germany ticket by EVG boss: EVG chief Martin Burkert proposes discounts for the Germany Ticket and long-distance travel ...
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Key FactsBahn Discounts Proposed to Ease Fuel Price Burden
Apr 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nw.de
- Martin Burkert recommends discounts on the Germany ticket and long-distance travel to alleviate high fuel costs for citizens.
- The Germany ticket currently costs €63 per month and is funded by federal and state governments plus sales revenue.
- A 30 percent price cut would reduce monthly expenses by nearly €20 for about 14 million ticket holders.
- Despite a €2.3 billion loss in 2025, Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance division posted a small profit but plans a restructuring program.
Instead of letting themselves be misled by the oil companies, politics, alongside an excess profits tax, must use the state-owned Deutsche Bahn. A temporary 30 percent discount on the Deutschlandticket and price reductions in long-distance travel of up to 50 percent would be a quick and effective relief.— Martin Burkert, EVG chief, speaking to Bild am Sonntag
Gas Price Shock: Nuremberg Head of Railway Union Calls for Cheaper Train Tickets: Nuremberg – Gasoline and diesel prices keep rising. The head of the EVG railway ...
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Cheaper train tickets? New proposals to relieve the burden on citizens: How can citizens be relieved of the burden of high fuel prices? The railway union EVG ...
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Deutsche Bahn: Rail union calls for cheaper train tickets due to high fuel prices
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Mobility: EVG boss demands rail discounts due to high fuel prices: To relieve the burden on consumers, the head of the railway union EVG is focusing on rail ...
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Gas Price Crisis: A “Germany Ticket” for 44 Euros? Rail Union Calls for Temporarily Lower Train Fares
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Escalation on the regional train from Nuremberg to Munich: Attack on two female conductors
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Paid articlePaywall Attack on ticket inspectors in Frankfurt: Railway company faces wave of dismissals due to violence
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Key FactsViolence Against Bahn Inspectors Sparks Resignation Threats
Mar 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- A passenger severely injured a 55-year-old inspector during a ticket check on a Frankfurt S-Bahn, requiring hospitalization.
- The Railway and Transport Union (EVG) warns of a wave of resignations as employees face growing violence and insecurity.
- A survey of 4,000 DB frontline workers revealed that half have experienced physical attacks.
- Following a security summit, Deutsche Bahn pledged to hire 200 more security staff and improve employee protection measures.
No company can compensate for such a massive loss of personnel— Kristian Loroch, deputy head of EVG, commenting on the warning of massive layoffs due to rising violence at Deutsche Bahn
German Rail: Almost one in three railway employees is considering resigning due to increasing violence
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After the wage agreement with the GDL: There's unrest at Deutsche Bahn: Since the wage agreement with the GDL, there has been unrest at the EVG union ...
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Paid articlePaywall Evelyn Palla and Deutsche Bahn: Hope or crisis?: Many now doubt that Deutsche Bahn can still be saved. A woman has been at the helm of the rail company for six ...
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There's unrest at Deutsche Bahn: Since the wage agreement with the GDL, there has been unrest at the EVG. Now they are writing an angry letter to Deutsche ...
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A task force wants to make the railway more punctual in the short term - | the focus is on hubs such as Munich Central Station.
Wegen der zunehmenden Gewalt in Zügen und Bussen fürchtet die Deutsche Bahn laut einer aktuellen Umfrage, dass viele Beschäftigte das Unternehmen verlassen ... Show more
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Train attendant Yvonne on violence: | "Passenger cut me with a key": Attacks, insults, and violence are part of everyday life for many railway employees ...
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Railway union survey on safety: Many DB train conductors are considering resigning
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Paid articlePaywall German Rail - | Attacks on train conductors: Fear travels along: Although fewer train conductors are being physically attacked, more and more feel unsafe – | and ...
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Violence on trains: Why plans for more security are dividing train conductors and passengers
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Railway representative describes grim conditions: "A third of our colleagues are afraid"
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Key FactsRising Violence Threatens Safety of Train Staff
Feb 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- The violent death of a train conductor intensified demands for enhanced security for railway employees.
- Train staff face five to nine assaults daily, with 15,000 verbal attacks recorded last year alone.
- One third of workers report fear at their workplace, while 82% have experienced aggression firsthand.
- The railway union calls for two-person crews on trains and increased federal police presence.
A third of our colleagues are afraid at work, unimaginable.— Martin Burkert, Chairman of the Railway and Transport Union (EVG), in ARD's 'Morgenmagazin' discussing the safety situation for train attendants.
DB Cargo: New CEO to Cut Almost Half of Jobs: The head of the struggling rail freight subsidiary DB Cargo, Bernhard Osburg, has announced the elimination of 6 ...
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DB Cargo: Why the restructuring under the new boss Osburg will be "brutally tough"
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Paid articlePaywallTrain conductor tries to check man's ticket — the man attacks and seriously injures him.
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Key FactsFatal Assault on Train Conductor During Ticket Check
Feb 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: focus.de
- A 26-year-old passenger without a ticket assaulted a train conductor at Landstuhl station after being asked to leave the regional express train.
- The conductor suffered severe head injuries from multiple punches and died despite resuscitation efforts at the scene.
- The suspect, a Greek national with no residence in Germany, is in custody and has exercised his right to remain silent.
- Deutsche Bahn and the EVG union expressed deep sorrow, organized a moment of silence, and demand enhanced protection for train staff.
We at Deutsche Bahn condemn this terrible act of violence and the completely senseless death of our colleague in the strongest terms.— Evelyn Palla, CEO of Deutsche Bahn, in a post on LinkedIn.
Die EVG warnt vor dem Abbau von bis zu zwei Dritteln aller Stellen bei der IT-Bahntochter. Nach der jüngsten Cyberattacke wächst die Sorge um die Sicherheit ... Show more
Killed train conductor Serkan C.: Soldier describes dramatic scenes - | "Was with him the whole time"
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After fatal attack on DB conductor: Security summit at the railway company: After a fatal attack on a train conductor, the federal and state governments are ...
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Fatal attack: Passenger without a ticket beats up train conductor: A railway employee has died after being attacked by a passenger. The suspect has not yet made ...
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