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Russian Rail Strikes Kill One, Wound Dozens as Attacks Intensify Near Ukraine’s Front

Russia launched drones at two passenger trains in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region on Saturday, killing one person and wounding dozens.

Russia and North Korea Resume Direct Passenger Rail Service After 4-Year Hiatus

Starting next Tuesday, June 17, non-stop trains will depart Pyongyang for an eight-day journey to Moscow, arriving June 25.

2 Dead, Dozens Injured After Trains Collide in Russia’s Frozen Far North

Emergency authorities told state media that a freight train malfunction may have caused the accident in the Murmansk region.

Russia Says ‘Terrorist Act’ Caused Freight Train Derailment in Belgorod Region

Unverified reports from Telegram news channels with links to Russian security services claimed the train hit an explosive device.

Russian Freight Train Derails Due to Suspected 'Sabotage'

There were no casualties in the incident, which happened just before midnight on Monday, the local branch of Russian Railways said.

Rail Traffic in Russia's Samara Region Suspended After Bridge Explosion

Ukraine later confirmed a blast had occurred along the railroad bridge, but it did not clarify whether it was responsible.

Crimea Railway Blast Derails Russian Train – Reports

Crimean Railways said in a statement the derailment was caused by “interference from outside persons.”

Russia Restores Rail Traffic on Controversial Crimean Bridge

Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin said construction crews worked around the clock.

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