Train Conductor Encounter: 33-year-old Individual Lacking Ticket Spits and Vulgarizes Train Employee
On August 20, 2025, a regional train from Schönbeck-Bad Salzelmen to Salzwedel was operated. At around 10:00, a passenger was unable to present a valid ticket on the train. The uncooperative passenger had already attempted several times to travel by train without a ticket.
The conductor asked the passenger to leave the train at Schönbeck-Bad Salzelmen station, but the passenger refused. Instead, they insulted the conductor, hit her with a newspaper, and spat on her pants. The incident was recorded by a patrol that was immediately informed.
The incident was reported by the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg, and the passenger was subsequently arrested at the Schönbeck station. The passenger's identity was established on the same day.
The 33-year-old German man is facing charges for fare evasion, insult, and assault. Further details about the incident, such as the specific actions taken, can be obtained by contacting the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg.
The Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by phone at +49 (0) 391-56549-505. The official website of the Federal Police is www.bundespolizei.de. The Twitter handle for the Federal Police is @bpol_pir.
The Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and contact them. They are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all passengers on public transportation.
