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- Deutsche Bahn banned alcohol consumption at all 5,700 German train stations, effective midnight Thursday.
- The ban aims to make stations safer, cleaner and more pleasant for travelers.
- Station restaurants and bars may still serve alcohol.
- Station shops can sell alcohol and long-distance trains will continue offering drinks onboard.
- A federal homeless-advocacy group warned the ban could strip weather-proof shelter from addicted individuals.