Station mission in Cologne reports few issues with alcohol ban

Ursula Lennartz, deputy leader of the ecumenical Bahnhofsmission in Cologne, stated that the station mission has seen few problems resulting from the alcohol ban. While a general ban on drinking alcohol at all train stations has raised concerns that homeless or addicted individuals might be driven out of stations, Lennartz told the Evangelical Press Service that guests visiting the mission are mostly treated well. She could not confirm reports of aggressive actions by security personnel.