The rise in violence on public transport, first highlighted in a parliamentary response in June, has been confirmed by new data released this week. Ministers Yuriko Backes (Mobility), Elisabeth Margue (Justice) and Léon Gloden (Home Affairs) report a further increase in incidents across all networks.
In total, more than 1,100 assaults were recorded in 2025 on the CFL, AVL, TICE, Luxtram and RGTR networks, up from 1,015 in 2024. The figures come from a centralised database maintained by CFL and populated by staff from the various operators.
They were provided to Christian Social People’s Party (CSV) MPs Laurent Mosar and Maurice Bauer, who had initiated the parliamentary question.
Trains are by far the most affected mode of transport, with 655 incidents recorded last year. Verbal abuse is the most common form, with CFL reporting 286 insults. Buses in Luxembourg City follow, with 193 cases, primarily targeting drivers.
CFL also recorded 46 threats, 11 of which involved an object. Physical assaults occur mainly on trains, with 93 cases reported. Around 60 incidents resulted in injuries in 2025, compared with just 18 on other modes of transport. Sexual harassment is also concentrated on the railways, with 54 reports on trains compared with four on other networks.
In response to the rising number of incidents, the ministers said operators are strengthening security measures. CFL has implemented a dedicated security action plan focusing on prevention and a greater presence on the ground. The plan, they noted, can be applied across both rail and road transport networks.
