Violence on Luxembourg's public transport remains a problem

New data published this week confirmed the trend first identified in June in the government's parliamentary response: the level of violence on Luxembourg's public transport continues to rise. Ministers Yuriko Backes, Elisabeth Margue and Léon Gloden reported a further increase in the number of incidents across all modes of transport.

According to a centralised database maintained by CFL, into which operators enter information, more than 1,100 cases of aggression were recorded on the CFL, AVL, TICE, Luxtram and RGTR networks in 2025. By comparison, there were 1,015 such incidents in 2024. These figures were provided to CSV MPs Laurent Mosar and Maurice Bauer, who initiated the parliamentary inquiry.

Rail transport remains the most problematic segment. Over the course of a year, 655 incidents were recorded on trains — significantly more than on any other mode of transport. The most common form of aggression here is verbal abuse: CFL recorded 286 such cases. Physical violence also occurs more frequently on trains — 93 incidents, with about 60 of them resulting in injuries to passengers or staff. By comparison, the number of incidents involving injuries on all other networks combined was only 18.

The issue of sexual harassment stands out separately. Of the 58 cases reported in 2025, 54 occurred on the railway, indicating a clear concentration of this type of offence on trains. In addition, CFL reported 46 threats, including 11 cases involving the use of objects that could be perceived as weapons.

Buses in Luxembourg have also been affected by the rise in tension. The AVL city network recorded 193 incidents, with drivers being the main targets of aggression. However, in terms of scale and severity of consequences, bus networks are still lagging behind rail transport.

Against this backdrop, the authorities have announced tighter security measures. According to ministers, operators are increasing the presence of staff and security services on the ground. CFL has already implemented a special action plan focused on prevention and the visible presence of security personnel. The government emphasises that this approach can be adapted for other transport networks.