Bridge Closure Delays Tavria Train to St. Petersburg
The temporary closure of the Crimean Bridge on the night of January 28 led to significant delays for several trains, including the Tavria train from Simferopol to St. Petersburg.
Feb 23, 2026 0
Traffic on the Crimean Bridge was suspended from approximately midnight to 8 a.m. on January 28, causing disruptions to train schedules.
According to the carrier Grand Service Express, as of 3 p.m. that day, six trains were delayed on their routes. Train No. 078 from Simferopol to St. Petersburg was running 4 hours behind schedule. The maximum delay of 6.5 hours was recorded for two trains from Simferopol to Moscow and one to Kislovodsk.
A train from Sevastopol to Moscow was also delayed. Train No. 092, traveling in the opposite direction, was delayed by 4.5 hours.
In a message on Telegram, the carrier noted that delay times may change. Passengers on trains delayed for more than 4 hours are provided with food and water.
In total, twelve trains fell behind schedule. Six of them, including a train from St. Petersburg to Sevastopol, had already arrived at their final destinations by the time the information was published.
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