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Overhead announcements on a subway train were reportedly made by the driver, disparaging passengers as "illegal migrants."

Train driver, as verified by bystanders, remains silent in regards to the assertion made about him in a recorded incident.

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2025 September 14 . 4:08 PM

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Subway Train Conductor Accused of Labeling Passengers as "Illegal Migrants" via Public Announcement

Overhead announcements on a subway train were reportedly made by the driver, disparaging passengers as "illegal migrants."

On Wednesday, 10th April, a disturbing incident occurred on a U-Bahn train in Berlin. The incident, which was captured on video by a witness and shared on X, took place before the train doors closed at a stop on the U9 line heading towards Osloer Straße.

In the video, the U-Bahn driver can be heard making a racist announcement over the loudspeaker. The remark was directed towards a group of migrants and refugees who were on the train at the time. The driver shouted, "Can the criminal migrants back away from the door so we can move on?"

Two witnesses, Batu and Melli, sent the video to Mouatasem Alrifai, a Palestinian activist and human rights lobbyist based in Nuremberg. Alrifai shared the video on X, commenting that he has "never felt so unsafe in Berlin" following the incident.

The U-Bahn driver, in response to a witness's comment, stated, "that's the only language they understand." However, the witnesses believe the situation should have been handled differently. The BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe) responded to the incident by promising to investigate immediately and clear things up.

The incident serves as a reminder of the need for increased awareness and education to combat such incidents. It highlights the ongoing issue of racism and xenophobia towards migrants and refugees in Germany. The name of the BVG employee who made the racist remarks in the subway train is not mentioned in the provided search results.

The Berliner Zeitung reported the incident, adding that no further information has been provided about the identity of the train driver or any consequences they may face. This unfortunate event underscores the importance of promoting tolerance and respect for all individuals in our society.