February 16, 2026, 3:01 PM
Germany's Deutschlandticket may soon require a passport-style photo to prevent fraud
Berlin. Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has signaled openness to including a photo of the holder on the Deutschlandticket to enhance security on trains.
In an interview with the Rheinische Post (Tuesday), Schnieder stated that federal states aim to make the ticket even more fraud-resistant—a topic set for discussion at the Transport Ministers' Conference at the end of March. "If adding a passport-style photo to the Deutschlandticket could help achieve that, it should be part of the deliberations," the minister said.
However, he emphasized that the design of the ticket—and any potential standardization—must be decided by the states. Schnieder added: "From my conversations with DB Regio's general works council and employees, I know how delicate ID checks on trains can be and how quickly they can escalate into conflict."
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