Public Transport: "Additional Powers" Granted to Railway Police and Private Security Officers

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Searches, palpations, possibility of seizure of weapons... The 4,000 officers of the internal security services of SNCF and RATP have, from Monday, strengthened means of action.

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With a decree issued by the Minister of Transport, the agents of SNCF and RATP see their powers expanded. This is what this really changes.

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From March 30, 2026, the approximately 4,000 security personnel of the Paris public transport system will be allowed to check luggage and people, confiscate dangerous objects or illegal goods, and refuse access to train stations and metro stations.

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The law of April 28, 2025, came into effect this Sunday. It gives the 4,000 security officers of the SNCF and RATP enhanced resources to intervene more quickly.