Thursday, December 02, 2021
3G controls in long-distance traffic
200 train passengers had to get off
The introduction of a 3G rule in long-distance traffic did not only meet with approval. Now, however, the Deutsche Bahn draws a first balance – and is satisfied: 99 percent of the passengers could have presented relevant evidence, 200 had to get off.
According to Deutsche Bahn, the new 3G rule is largely complied with on trains. For a good week now, passengers have had to be able to prove that they have been vaccinated, recovered or tested (3G). 99 percent of the passengers checked observed the regulation, said the railway. So far, according to Deutsche Bahn, around 200 checked travelers had no proof and had to leave the train.
150,000 long-distance travelers have been checked on 3G since November 24, it said. The travelers were well informed and often showed the evidence of their own accord during the ticket inspection. “The new 3G rule is welcomed and widely accepted by the passengers,” said rail safety chief Hans-Hilmar Rischke. That is a good signal for the fight against the pandemic and for the employees.
The railway deploys trained security guards as well as on-board and service personnel for the random checks. In addition, the Federal Police can be called for help in the event of expulsion from the trip. The 3G regulation is intended to help contain the corona pandemic. It is valid nationwide in all public transport, but not in taxis. Transport associations and unions had criticized the requirement.