Overview
- Krasnodar’s operations center reports about 50 passenger trains currently delayed after snow adhesion and ice damaged the contact network and cut power on several rail sections.
- Delays range from roughly 47 minutes to more than 27 hours, according to the latest official update.
- Operators are routing trains through affected segments with diesel locomotives while crews work to restore the contact system.
- Passenger train No. 442 (Rostov–Adler) was halted at 02:05 MSK on Dec. 31 between Gulkhevichi and Otrada-Kubanskaya, which contributed to subsequent knock-on delays.
- North Caucasus Railway says passengers delayed over four hours receive hot meals and a maintained onboard temperature, with the Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office monitoring protection of passenger rights.