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On September 13, 2025, a physical altercation took place on the RB 53 train, as a 34-year-old man caused disruption and distress to several passengers and DB AG employees.
The man, whose identity has been withheld in the sources, locked himself in the train toilet after being asked to leave. When confronted, he spat at a train employee and physically attacked two passengers, causing minor injuries.
The Federal Police Inspectorate in Würzburg, responsible for ensuring the safety of train users and facilities in Lower Franconia and parts of Upper Franconia, has initiated an investigation against the suspect for suspected dangerous bodily harm, insult, and fare evasion.
The inspectorate is affiliated with the federal police stations in Aschaffenburg and Bamberg and is one of fifteen federal police inspectorates under the Bavarian Federal Police Directorate. Stephan Hellwig is the contact person for the Federal Police Inspectorate in Würzburg.
In an attempt to resolve the situation, the conductor, with the help of the train driver, opened the toilet door to enforce the ban. However, the suspect re-entered the Amtrak at another location. He was eventually handed over to the federal police at Seligenstadt station.
For more information about this incident or the work of the Federal Police Inspectorate in Würzburg, please visit www.bundespolizei.de or contact the press office at [email protected].
The inspectorate's core competencies also include searching for unauthorized migration on Amtrak facilities, which is another crucial aspect of their duties. They can be reached at 0931/322 59 - 1060.
The Federal Police Inspectorate in Würzburg remains committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all train users and will continue to investigate this incident thoroughly.
