Train services in Crimea halt operations after strikes on infrastructure

Train services have been halted on a stretch of railway in Russian-occupied Crimea following strikes on a railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal and other infrastructure.

Source: Krym.Realii (Crimea.Realities), a project by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Details: Russian rail operator Grand Service Express said: "By decision of the infrastructure owner, traffic on one section of the Crimean railway has been temporarily suspended today, 18 June. Passengers on trains to Crimea will complete the final part of their journey from Vladislavivka station by bus."

The company said the Simferopol-Moscow train has been cancelled. Changes have also been made to the departure procedure for Tavriia trains from Crimea. Passengers from the initial stations of Sevastopol and Simferopol will be taken by bus to another boarding point.

The company did not state the reasons for the suspension of services or the closure of part of the railway.

Earlier, however, reports emerged of an attack on a railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal in the area. A nearby road bridge was also struck.

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