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Violence at Waiblingen train station: backpack thrown onto the tracks!
On June 16, 2025, a dispute at Waiblingen train station escalated when a man threw his backpack onto the tracks. Police investigations are ongoing.
Violence at Waiblingen train station: backpack thrown onto the tracks!
A tragic incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, June 16, 2025, at the train station in Waiblingen, in the Rems-Murr district. A 44-year-old man got into an argument with two unknown men that quickly escalated.
During the heated exchange, the 44-year-old hit one of the two unknown people, which resulted in a violent reaction. The two men retaliated by throwing the man's backpack onto the tracks. This action not only causes shock moments, but also sheds a bright light on the security situation at German train stations.
Station security under pressure
As goldeneye-sicherheitsdienst.de reports, security at train stations is an increasing problem that not only affects large cities. The federal government registered a total of 23,000 violent crimes at train stations and on trains in 2022. What is particularly alarming is that Cologne is one of the leading cities for property crimes and sexual crimes.
Security service providers emphasize the need for professional security measures. This includes security patrols, camera surveillance and training for security staff. State-of-the-art technology and trained personnel are crucial to preventing attacks and strengthening civil courage in society.
On the trail of the perpetrators
After the incident in Waiblingen, the federal police began investigations and asked witnesses and the two unknown persons to call 07 11 / 87 03 50. The incident illustrates the dangers that not only travelers but also train crews have increasingly had to experience in recent years.
A few weeks ago, a similar incident took place in Siegen when a vehicle ended up on the track bed due to a navigation error, causing a freight train to be delayed by 86 minutes. Such incidents make it clear that security risks at train stations go far beyond physical attacks. presseportal.de also reports a similar incident, which underlines the need for improved security precautions.
The events in Waiblingen and other cities require urgent measures to improve people's sense of security at train stations. Accompanying measures such as more security personnel and effectively designed surveillance systems are required here. It is to be hoped that increased efforts will create a safe place for all travelers.