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Berlin Rail Hubs Get 14:00–04:00 Ban on Dangerous Items Under New Bundespolizei Order

The time‑limited measure responds to a surge in station‑area violence, with 4,251 cases in 2025 plus a sharp rise in incidents involving weapons.

Overview

  • The order takes effect Friday, March 20, and runs through July 6, applying daily from 14:00 to 04:00.
  • Carrying items such as knives, pepper spray, pyrotechnics, or striking tools is prohibited at 15 named Berlin stations plus Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.
  • Locations include Hauptbahnhof, Alexanderplatz, Zoologischer Garten, Südkreuz, Ostkreuz and other major hubs; U‑Bahn areas are excluded.
  • Officers are authorized to conduct suspicionless checks and searches during the designated hours.
  • Violations can lead to seizure of items and the imposition of compulsory fines, the Bundespolizeidirektion Berlin said.