Deutsche Bahn security summit: What happened before the decision As of Friday, 13 February 2026, 3:30 p.m. Information density and decision-making pressure are currently increasing around the Berlin security summit. For public transport operators, it is now crucial to clearly separate official facts from open issues while remaining capable of implementation.
1) Officially confirmed - Deutsche Bahn has announced the security summit. - Among other things, the EVG is calling for more protective measures and an expansion of the use of body cameras.
2) Relevant but not yet officially confirmed points - According to media reports, DB is already preparing additional body cameras and mandatory training courses ahead of the summit. - This information is important for assessing the situation, but should be labelled as “according to media reports” until an official DB announcement is made.
3) What companies should do right now Instead of waiting for the final decision, operators should activate a two-step approach: 1. Before the decision (now): - Communicate only reliable facts. - Prepare SOPs, training and data protection in a 30/60/90 framework.
- Pre-produce press statements, social media posts and sales guidelines. 2. After decision (T+0 to T+48h): - Translate decision into a scenario. - Publish appropriate statement within a maximum of 30 minutes. - Follow up with paid advertising, sales and FAQs in a synchronised manner.
4) Core message for the next few hours Security comes from the system: SOP + training + technology. It is not procurement alone that protects emergency services, but its integration into clear activation rules, de-escalation protocols, data security and reliable follow-up.
Sources - Deutsche Bahn Press: DB CEO Evelyn Palla invites to security summit
- EVG: Security summit at DB AG on Friday
- Media report: Deutsche Bahn empties the body-cam market
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