Freight Train Derails in Arkhangelsk Region Following Bridge Collapse

Nov. 10, 2026 @jest29reg / Telegram A freight train derailed in northwestern Russia’s Arkhangelsk region following the collapse of a railroad bridge, Russian Railways and local officials said Tuesday, causing disruptions to passenger rail service along the affected track. Arkhangelsk region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky said the accident took place around 5:10 a.m. Moscow time. He said part of a railroad bridge over the Viled River collapsed, leading several freight cars to derail. Tsybulsky said officials were coordinating an emergency response effort. No one was injured in the accident. At least eight long-distance passenger trains traveling between major cities — including Moscow and St. Petersburg — were left stranded following the derailment. Russian Railways said it sent buses to the area to transport passengers further to their destinations. The company said repair crews were also dispatched to the bridge but did not say how long it expected the affected stretch of track to be out of service. Governor Tsybulsky said law enforcement officials were investigating the cause of the bridge collapse. Read more about: Accidents , Railroad , Russian Railways , Arkhangelsk , Regions Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more House Fire Near Border With Kazakhstan Kills 6 Four of the victims were children, ranging in age from 12 months to 14 years old. 1 Min read All 8 Miners Confirmed Dead After Coal Mine Collapse in Russia’s Far East The CEO of the mining company that operates the site said the collapse was likely caused by melting permafrost. 1 Min read Train Derails in Ulyanovsk Region, Injuring Dozens Seven coaches of a train traveling from the city of Chelyabinsk to Moscow went off the rails near the village of Bryandino. 1 Min read Train Derailment Blocks Trans-Siberian Railway, Sparks Forest Fire A total of 29 cars carrying coal were derailed at 2:30 p.m. local time in Far East Russia’s Amur region. 1 Min read