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All 3,500 Dutch train conductors are set to be equipped with bodycams by the end of the year, with the first NS chief conductors already deploying them. This initiative aims to counter aggression and enhance safety for railway staff.
A new security decree in Italy proposes that assaulting school principals or train conductors will be treated with the same severity as assaulting a public official, carrying potential penalties of up to 16 years in prison.
Swiss train conductors are increasingly requesting photo identification in addition to tickets and railcards, a practice that is legally permissible but has drawn criticism for its justification.
Following the death of a train conductor, a survey reveals that half of all train staff have experienced physical assault, with condescension and insults being a daily occurrence, leading to widespread fear among employees.