Slovakia to grant protected status to train drivers after brutal attack

Slovakia's transport ministry proposes granting train and locomotive drivers protected-person status with stricter penalties for attackers, responding to dozens of assaults on railway staff. The move follows a recent brutal attack on a train driver, highlighting a pattern of violence against railway workers. The legislative change aims to deter future attacks and improve worker safety.

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