Drones target locomotive depot in Russia’s Rostov Oblast
Russian authorities claim intercepting multiple drones in Rostov Oblast's Salsk and Ust-Donetskii areas, causing minimal infrastructure damage.
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Military resistance of Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars claims sabotage on railroad between Moscow and Kursk Oblast
A Ukrainian partisan group claimed responsibility for burning a relay box on a crucial railway line connecting Moscow and Kursk Oblast.
Russian artillery strikes Dnipro’s Nikopol, killing two rail workers, injuring five other civilians
Russian shelling destroyed homes, vehicles, and infrastructure, including a train depot and educational institution.
Ukrainian Navy confirms Kerch Strait’s last Russian ferry destruction, implying Neptune missile use
The Ukrainian Navy took responsibility for a strike on Port Kavkaz, sinking Russia’s last operational railway ferry yesterday. This attack, possibly involving domestic Neptune missiles, severely impacts Russian military logistics to occupied Crimea.
Ukraine’s rail energy system damaged by this week’s Russian attacks, restoration efforts underway
Ukraine's railway energy system suffered damage from Russian strikes this week, leading to temporary power outages and infrastructure damage in northern Ukraine, Ukrzaliznytsia says.
Kyiv signs memorandum on integration of Ukrainian railways into EU with European agency
The agreement outlines expert and technical support to integrate Ukraine into the European railway network.
Russia opens Mariupol railway, cutting logistics routes by 300 km
Russia has opened the Mariupol railway in occupied southern Ukraine, potentially shortening the logistics route by 300 km, solving logistics issues by saving up to a week in transport time and reducing dependence on the Kerch Bridge.
Ukraine and Spain collaborate on EU standard railway project
Minister Carlos Cuervo Caballero has affirmed Spain's commitment to supporting the project through investments and assistance.
Russian missile strikes target Ukrainian Railways, killing 3 and injuring dozens
Russian missiles struck railway facilities in three Ukrainian oblasts - Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy.
Ukrainian Railways begins construction of European-Gauge rail project
The project will enable direct passenger routes from Uzhhorod to Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, Bucharest & more.
Russians build alternative railways for military logistics in Ukraine’s occupied south
Amid delayed weapon deliveries by allies, Russia accelerates the construction of alternative railway links in Ukraine's occupied south, linking strategic cities and creating defensive structures to support military logistics.
SBU says it caught Russian saboteurs red-handed planting railway explosive
Ukraine's security service says it has detained suspected Russian FSB agents caught planting explosives on a Poltava Oblast railway line used to transport military matériel amid the ongoing war.
British Defense Ministry: New Russian railway to occupied Ukraine aims to support Russian activity in Mariupol
The 60km stretch took 8 months to build & re-establishes rail access denied by fighting around Donetsk.
Ukraine’s intel: Rebel forces in Russia torch relay boxes, paralyze trains
Train traffic in central Russia was paralyzed due to recent arson attacks on relay boxes by Russian resistance forces.
Official: Ukrainians destroy partially built railway bridge near occupied Mariupol
Ukrainian military strikes destroyed a railway bridge Russia built to link occupied Mariupol to a broader network, hindering logistics improvement plans as reported by the exiled city council.
Ukrainian intel: Two relay box fires paralyzed train traffic in parts of Moscow Oblast
Ukrainian intel reveals a surge in railway disruptions in Russia as relay boxes near Lazenkі Novoperedelkinsky and Artemyevo Domodedovo districts catch fire in late November 2023, resulting in train paralyzation and logistical turmoil.
US transportation chief makes surprise visit to Kyiv, names new American infrastructure adviser for Ukraine
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new American infrastructure adviser for Ukraine during a working visit to…
UK intel: Railway sabotage challenges Russian military’s supply chain logistics
Anti-war activists' persistent railway sabotage in Russia poses a challenge for authorities and impacts military logistics, with over 76 cases reaching court and 137 young individuals prosecuted by October 2023, as per UK intelligence.
Ukraine plots course to sync with EU railways, dump Russian gauge legacy
Ukraine aims to overhaul its railway system and build EU-compatible lines, easing exports and connecting major cities to Europe after dropping Russian routes. Yet, the ambitious plan is not without its critics.
UK Intel: New Russian rail line in occupied Ukraine exposed to Ukrainian attacks
The rail network in occupied Ukraine remains largely operational but susceptible to sporadic disruption from Ukrainian artillery, air-launched missiles, and acts of sabotage.