The Anxious Commuter's Fury: What the Rise of Train Violence Reveals About Modern Germany Violence against railway employees is on the rise in Germany.
A recent trial highlighted this disturbing trend, which is not an isolated incident but rather a symptom of deeper societal issues.
According to statistics, over 1,630 railway employees and 4,672 federal police officers were victims of criminal offenses, including threats and physical attacks, in the first five months of 2026.