Berlin train stations to ban drinking as homeless alcoholics face eviction

German railway company Deutsche Bahn is moving to ban alcohol consumption at train stations across Berlin, targeting the city's visible drinking scene. The policy, which has been criticized by social workers, would displace homeless alcoholics who have long congregated at stations due to their accessibility, shelter, and social acceptance. Critics argue that the ban ignores the structural reasons—such as poverty, addiction, and lack of affordable housing—that drive people to stations. The article, published in Süddeutsche Zeitung, questions the effectiveness of punitive measures over social support. No specific date for the ban's implementation is given.