Derailment in Tambov delays trains to Krasnodar Krai
A freight train derailed at Kočetovka station on 4 February, sparking a gasoline fire; no injuries were reported, and passenger trains to Krasnodar Krai are delayed while repairs continue.
Apr 30, 2026 0
Six passenger trains are delayed after a freight train derailment in Tambov Oblast.
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Trains traveling from Tambov Oblast to Krasnodar Krai and other southern regions are delayed, Russian Railways (RZD) reported. On 4 February, at Kočetovka station, freight train cars derailed, igniting gasoline. No injuries were reported; the fire was contained by evening. Passenger trains are running on temporary schedules while repair work continues.
What trains to Krasnodar Krai are delayed?
- No. 266 Moscow – Novorossiysk;
- No. 30 Moscow – Novorossiysk;
- No. 102 Moscow – Adler;
- No. 101 Adler – Moscow;
- No. 35 Adler – St. Petersburg;
- No. 37 Imeretinsky Resort – Nizhny Novgorod.
Russian Railways is taking measures to reduce delays. Passengers can check train status on the RZD website or by calling the support center at 8-800-775-00-00.
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