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Christmas Eve at the train station: train drivers and security guards in action!
On December 24, 2024, St. Pölten Central Station is quiet while train drivers and security personnel are on duty.
Christmas Eve at the train station: train drivers and security guards in action!
On December 24, 2024, a day that for many people is traditionally associated with family and giving presents, St. Pölten Central Station presents a calm picture. Occasionally travelers are traveling to visit their loved ones. A passenger says with a smile: "I'm in rehab and making a short visit to the family over the holidays. So that the ÖBB are a bit busy too." In fact, 2,300 train drivers are on duty on Christmas Eve to keep trains running. This reports noe.ORF.at.
Your own Christmas preparations
Manuel Lirsch, a train driver, is enjoying his service because in his family the celebrations were postponed to the next few days to relieve the burden on colleagues with older children. At the same time, the staff at the station ensure ticket sales and the safety of travelers. Lena Gressl, who works at the cash register, describes how she plans her shifts so that she can also spend time with her family. “Today I’m on duty until 5 p.m. and then I’ll go to my family,” she says. The security forces, led by Franz Muthenthaler, are also active, but the atmosphere is relaxed: “You can tell that people are much more relaxed than usual,” is how he describes the situation.
Important coordination in the background
The airport station will also be monitored by René Fischer, the dispatcher, on December 24th. Everything comes together with him. Everything is going according to plan, and the responsible job also brings with it the necessary flexibility to give the family time. “We always make sure that we are considerate of colleagues with children,” explains Fischer. Such responsible assignments are not new for him, and after work he will also make his way to his family. This organization and the self-image of the employees show that, even at Christmas, there is a significant responsibility in the transport system to still be there to support travelers Amazon notes.