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Technical Fault Stops Rostov–Adler Train, Delaying 18 Services Up to Five Hours

Officials attribute the disruption to weather-related damage to the overhead power network.

Overview

  • Passenger train No. 442 halted at 02:05 on the section between Gulkhevichi and Otrado-Kubanskaya in Russia’s Krasnodar region, according to the North Caucasus Railway.
  • Delays affected 18 passenger trains with wait times reported up to five hours, the operator said via its Telegram channel.
  • The South Transport Prosecutor’s Office reported receiving no passenger complaints related to the delays as of Wednesday.
  • Prosecutors said adverse weather disrupted the contact network, and authorities are monitoring protection of passenger rights.
  • The railway stated it is working to cut delays and is providing hot meals to passengers delayed more than four hours while maintaining a comfortable temperature onboard.