Pregnant women on the S-Bahn trip: fear of death and ignorance of passengers!

Pregnant women on the S-Bahn trip: fear of death and ignorance of passengers!

The S-Bahn trip in Berlin, for many an everyday part of their routine, can quickly turn into a nightmare. This was how a pregnant woman who had to have a terrifying experience in public transport. For the 35-year-old journalist Nina Kluger, a supposedly ordinary trip to work from the Eastern Cross to Spandau became a shocking experience that she will not forget so quickly.

The day on the day it happened on one of the last warm September days. Kluger stood in the course of the train, deepened in thoughts about her upcoming conference. Suddenly a man began to insult and threaten her next to her. "You cunt! You whore! Only because you have tits, you can't stay here!", He should have screamed. According to clever, these words not only included sexist insults, but also threats of violence. Standing in the fifth month of pregnancy, she was afraid of death for her unborn child, as the "Berliner Morgenpost" announced.

The ignorance of the passengers

It was particularly shocked by the indifference of the other passengers. "And that, even though I was clearly looked at, that I am pregnant," said Kluger. Only after she called for help loudly did a man who are also on the train step in. He stood between the threatened and her attacker. Another woman then pulled away from the dangerous Situation and offered her a place. Amazing that it took so long for someone to react.

Kugler's experience is not an isolated case. Last year, the Berlin police reported 392 sexual offenses in public transport, which means more than one crime a day. It is particularly alarming that almost 90 percent of victims were women and girls. Many cases never end up in the statistics because they are not displayed. This leads to a high number of unreported cases that is worrying. Out of 392 cases, in 2023 there were only a conviction in 16. In most cases, the investigative authorities were unsuccessful, so that the procedures were stopped.

an important step to clarify

Kluger's motivation to make her experience public is clear: she does not want such violent threats to be ignored against women, especially pregnant women. She wants to set an example and draw attention to the topic. "I don't just want to leave such a threat to violence against a woman and pregnant woman," she emphasizes. Your case is exemplary for a much bigger problem in public space.

The debate about security in public transport is only reinforced by such incidents. Women must be able to feel safe on the subway and S-Bahn, and not only the authorities are asked, but also society. Empathy and the action of fellow human beings are crucial to stop such unacceptable behavior.

Further details on this incident and the experience of Nina Kluger in public transport are in a comprehensive report on www.berlin-live.de . History makes it clear how important it is to take up such topics and to advocate more security and civil courageous action in everyday life.