Vienna’s Westbahnhof train station implemented an alcohol ban approximately four months ago, with plans to extend it to other stations. The ban prohibits the consumption of beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages on the premises. However, questions are being raised regarding the practical enforcement of the new rule. Authorities acknowledge the difficulty of checking every individual for proof of purchase—a necessary step to determine if the alcohol was brought onto the station grounds or purchased elsewhere. The report highlights the complexities faced by enforcement officers in ensuring compliance with the ban. This initial implementation phase reveals logistical hurdles in regulating public alcohol consumption within the transportation hub. Further expansion of the ban relies on resolving these enforcement challenges.