4. August 2025|
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|4 months agoRising Violence Against Swiss Train Staff Prompts Concern
Federal prosecutors report increasing cases of abuse against Swiss train personnel, with 20 convictions in recent month for threats, violence and harassment.
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- Federal prosecutors convicted 20 passengers for abuse against train staff in the month leading up to July 10, 2025.
- Swiss Federal Rail (SBB) network carries approximately 1.39 million passengers daily.
- Long-distance trains operating after 10 pm now have two conductors instead of one.
- Railway police have begun wearing body cameras to deter aggression.
By The Numbers
10
incidents per day
3,600
incidents per year
CHF 1,440
total financial penalty
They Said
"People have become nastier and the interactions more aggressive."
"Customers now have less inhibition towards being aggressive with staff, especially when drunk in the evenings."