The alleged attacker was arrested at the scene and is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter. Violence against German train conductors has been increasing in recent years.
Germany: Train conductor dies after attack by passenger
The alleged attacker was arrested at the scene and is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter. Violence against German train conductors has been increasing in recent years.
A red regional train in Germany
Regional trains in Germany often only have one ticket inspector working alone
A train conductor has died after being attacked during a routine ticket inspection on a train near the southwestern German city of Kaiserslautern, the Süddeutsche Zeitung broadsheet and other media reported on Wednesday.
The victim, named as 36-year-old Serkan C.*, was reportedly assaulted by a ticketless passenger on Monday night and beaten up so badly that he died of his injuries 24 hours later.
The alleged attacker, a 26-year-old man, was arrested at the scene and is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter.
Physical and verbal attacks on German train conductors have been increasing in recent years.
According to official figures from national rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB), an average of five staff members are physically assaulted every day, with four more facing threats.
A 2024 survey by the German railway and transport union (Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft or EVG) found that eight out of ten employees had been victims of verbal or physical abuse, with 36% saying they felt unsafe doing their job.
Many reported having been spat at (43%), having objects thrown at them (41%) or having been shoved (35%).
Germany: Train conductor dies after attack by passenger
The alleged attacke was arrested at the scene and is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter. Violence against German train conductors has been increasing in recent years.
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A red regional train in Germany
Regional trains in Germany often only have one ticket inspector working aloneImage: Matthias Balk/dpa/picture alliance
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A train conductor has died after being attacked during a routine ticket inspection on a train near the southwestern German city of Kaiserslautern, the Süddeutsche Zeitung broadsheet and other media reported on Wednesday.
The victim, named as 36-year-old Serkan C.*, was reportedly assaulted by a ticketless passenger on Monday night and beaten up so badly that he died of his injuries 24 hours later.
The alleged attacker, a 26-year-old man, was arrested at the scene and is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter.
Physical and verbal attacks on German train conductors have been increasing in recent years.
According to official figures from national rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB), an average of five staff members are physically assaulted every day, with four more facing threats.
A 2024 survey by the German railway and transport union (Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft or EVG) found that eight out of ten employees had been victims of verbal or physical abuse, with 36% saying they felt unsafe doing their job.
Many reported having been spat at (43%), having objects thrown at them (41%) or having been shoved (35%).
