Having you luggage or bag stolen on a trip can really be a stressful inconvenience, not to mention disruptive. Taking everythink into consideration I dont think its inconsiderate to secure it to the luggage rack for that extra security during train stops. I do agree that this is less of a problem on certain trains, but it's still gives credence that you need to give a little consideration to the security of your luggage when you leave it in an area that you can't see, is open to the public, especially anyone who gets on and off a train stops. Theft of luggage on trains from open to the public luggage storage areas is just one of those things that every traveler needs to think a little bit about, but not get too paranoid. Those videos show thieves coming onto train cars briefly, removing luggage from the luggage storage areas by the door at the rear of the cars (obviously pretending that the are train travelers) taking unsecured pieces of luggage or backpacks and fleeing without being stopped my train personnel or even the train passengers, because they can't even see that it's going on. While many people may not have fallen victim to a burglary because they live in a nice area, most, if not the majority, still lock their doors just in case.Īs shown on the posting above, you can watch the videos of luggage being clearly stolen by thieves who lay in wait at train stops. I feel it's kind of like locking the front door to your house when you leave. Well I do understand your thoughts about it being inconsiderate to lock your luggage to the luggage rack near the door, it all comes down to judgement on the value of your items inside your suitcase - as well as your own comfort level. The Man in seat 61 also has specific pages about the different trains (there's a section about luggage) that you might be taking and maybe they'll make you feel better: If you're still really paranoid, you can get a lock like a bicycle lock and lock your luggage to the rack, but again I've never had to do that or seen it done in France or Germany. Luggage theft from these trains is pretty rare and I've never had a problem leaving large suitcases at the end of the car. The racks are all open, don't think I've never seen closing bins like you see on airplanes on an intercity train in France or Germany. Carry-ons can usually fit on the smaller luggage racks that run above the seat and your backpack can go on the rack above you or at your feet (depending on how big it is of course). On most trains (coming from Frankfurt to Paris you're probably taking an ICE or ICE plus Thalys) there will be a luggage rack at the end of each car, and sometimes in the middle for larger suitcases.
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