Security program for train stations to be expanded in Hesse

Hesse's Interior Minister Roman Poseck announced an expansion of a security program for the state's train stations. The initiative, named "KOMPASS Bahnhof," aims to increase safety and create a more secure environment for travelers.

The program, which has been running as a pilot since December 2023 in municipalities like Fulda and Rüsselsheim, will be extended to six additional stations in the latter half of 2026. These new locations include Hungen, Herborn, Treysa (Schwalmstadt), Neu-Isenburg, Heppenheim, and Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.

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Stations are far more than just transport facilities. They are the gateways to our cities and towns; they are meeting places for thousands of people and central hubs of public life.

In the pilot municipalities, "KOMPASS Bahnhof" has led to concrete security enhancements. Examples include joint patrols involving federal, state, and local police, the installation of new video surveillance systems, and the establishment of weapons-free zones. Lighting at stations has also been improved.

Poseck emphasized the importance of train stations as more than just transit hubs. "Stations are far more than just transport facilities," he stated. "They are the gateways to our cities and towns; they are meeting places for thousands of people and central hubs of public life." The "KOMPASS Bahnhof" program is designed to specifically address safety concerns at these vital locations.

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With the program named 'KOMPASS Bahnhof,' the state is ensuring 'specifically for more safety at the Hessian train stations.'