Lion Cub Tram Derails in Volgograd
A tram car derailed in Volgograd, partially blocking the roadway after coming off the tracks.
Apr 16, 2026 0
The accident occurred opposite a store that burned down last week.
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The movement of tram route No. 2 in Volgograd has been temporarily changed due to a tram car derailing on Angarskaya Street.
Specialists are working to put the tram back on the tracks.
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The official statement said: «Due to technical reasons, the operating boundaries of route No. 2 have been temporarily changed. Tram route No. 2 is operating between the stops »Children«s Center» and «Akhtuba Plant». We will provide further updates on the situation. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.«
Photos from the scene show that the rear bogie of the tram model «Lion Cub» jumped off the tracks, causing the tail section to end up on the roadway.
The incident occurred near the «School No. 36» stop at a pedestrian crossing in the area of the «Razdolnaya» stop. A track service crew is already on site to put the car back on the rails and restore traffic.
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