Vandalism problem

Cameras to keep vandals away from the station

Video surveillance is intended to reduce crime at the station.

(Bild: P. Huber)

Because the number of incidents of vandalism has increased and recently there have even been arson attacks, another train station in Amstetten is to be video-monitored in future.

What is too much is too much! Manuel Scherscher, head of Mauer-Greinsfurth in Amstetten, agrees. Because the local train station is repeatedly the target of unknown hooligans. After the building is regularly littered and the toilet facilities are soiled, billboards have recently even been set on fire. "Arson goes absolutely too far. I have absolutely no sympathy for that," says Scherscher indignantly.

He is therefore campaigning for the waiting area and the outside area on the platform to be under video surveillance. The ÖVP local councillor's demand is supported by the city, which is providing 10,000 euros for the project. "We are currently in consultation with ÖBB," says the town hall.

Scherscher (center) would like to see video surveillance at Greinsfurth station. Discussions are underway.

(Bild: Stadt Amstetten)

"We have good experience with it"
The municipal police would also be pleased to see cameras being used. "We've had good experiences with video surveillance at Amstetten and Ulmerfeld train stations and have already been able to solve several cases as a result. Suspects are often not interested in video recordings," says department inspector Harald Weidinger. At the same time, he also announces increased checks in Greinsfurth.