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German rail network hit by 2,200 criminal acts this year, Bild reports

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Germany's rail network is increasingly being targeted by criminals, ​with 2,200 cases of sabotage, arson, ‌dangerous interference with rail operations and metal theft recorded since the start of ​2026, Bild newspaper reported on ​Tuesday.

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The German Railways (Deutsche Bahn) has been the target of 2,200 acts of sabotage in the first half of this year, the Bild newspaper reported. These include theft, arson and vandalism. There are seven percent more such cases this year than in the first six months of last year.

The German Railways (Deutsche Bahn) has been the target of 2,200 acts of sabotage in the first half of this year, tabloid newspaper Bild reported. These include theft, arson and vandalism. There are seven percent more such cases this year than in the first six months of last year.

Deutsche Bahn's infrastructure is increasingly becoming a target for saboteurs. According to an internal report from the company, 2,200 cases of sabotage, arson, dangerous interference with rail traffic, and metal theft were registered nationwide between January and June 2026. This was reported by the "Bild" newspaper, citing the document. The figure represents a seven percent increase compared to the same period last year. Crime against the ra…

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berliner-sonntagsblatt.de broke the news on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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