Temporary prohibition of hazardous items at eight Bavarian railway stations and two S-Bahn stations in Munich enforced by the Federal Police Directorate Munich.

In the lead-up to the festive season, several train stations in Bavaria are implementing stricter security measures. The Federal Police have issued general orders for Main Station Nuremberg, Main Station Augsburg, Main Station Aschaffenburg, Main Station Regensburg, Main Station Würzburg, and various train stations and S-Bahn stops in Munich.

Starting from 23 November 2024, these stations will prohibit the carrying of dangerous tools, firearms, imitation firearms, bladed weapons, and knives of all kinds. The ban will be in effect from 09:00 on the 23rd of November to 16:00 on the 24th of December.

Posters will be displayed in the affected areas to inform passengers about the ban and the general orders. The Federal Police will be responsible for monitoring compliance with the ban, and violations could result in objects being seized.

The regional circumstances influencing these general orders likely involve heightened security measures due to increased passenger traffic and potential public safety concerns during the holiday season. However, no specific detailed incidents or explicit reasons are mentioned in the available data.

The scope of the general orders includes all building parts of the train stations and S-Bahn stops, including pedestrian tunnels, adjacent platforms, and all publicly accessible levels. The ban will also be in effect at Main Station Munich (including S-Bahn platforms), East Station and Pasing Station, as well as the S-Bahn stops Marienplatz and Karlsplatz (Stachus).

Main Station Augsburg's ban will be in effect from 15:00 on the 25th of November to 15:00 on the 24th of December. Main Station Aschaffenburg's ban will be in effect from 09:00 on the 23rd of November to 06:00 on the 23rd of December. Main Station Regensburg's ban will be in effect from 09:00 on the 25th of November to 06:00 on the 24th of December. Main Station Würzburg's ban will be in effect from 15:00 on the 29th of November to 06:00 on the 24th of December.

Further consequences for violating the ban could include a ban from the premises or a ban from the station. The regulations and exceptions to the ban are included in the general orders, which are published on the Federal Police website.

For further inquiries, the Press Office of the Federal Police Directorate Munich can be contacted at the provided telephone, fax, and email addresses, and on their official Twitter account. It is advised that passengers familiarise themselves with the general orders and adhere to them to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience during the pre-Christmas period. A penalty may be imposed for violations of the ban, independent of any criminal or administrative offense proceedings under the Weapons Act.