Linz to Launch Security Package at Main Station

Linz will implement video surveillance and an alcohol ban at its main station starting March to combat crime and improve public safety.

is implementing a comprehensive security package at the main station, including new video surveillance and an alcohol ban starting in March. The ban covers interior and exterior areas, with managing the building and the city overseeing outdoor zones.

The measures follow a May security summit led by Mayor Dietmar Prammer after a rise in violent crimes. Expert working groups identified critical needs for drug prevention and women's safety, recommending social work support and faster psychosocial counseling.

To ensure long-term safety, the city will coordinate regular security round tables and seek a joint addiction strategy with . Plans include wastewater analysis for drug monitoring and linking municipal funding to violence protection standards.


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