Train Derails in Russia, Dozens Injured

At least 35 people, including children, were injured on April 3, 2026, after a passenger train derailed in the Ulyanovsk region of Russia. The accident occurred Friday morning near the village of Bryandino, located approximately 760 to 800 kilometers southeast of Moscow.

The train, operated by Russian Railways, was traveling between Moscow and Chelyabinsk. According to Ulyanovsk region Governor Alexei Russkikh, at least 35 passengers suffered minor or moderate injuries. State-run news agency TASS reported that no one was killed in the accident.

Reports regarding the number of passengers on board varied slightly, with Russian Railways and Reuters stating there were 412 people, while other reports cited 415 passengers.

Accident Details and Emergency Response

Seven double-decker carriages went off the rails and overturned during the derailment. Emergency workers responded to the scene near the Bryandino station on the Kuybyshev Railway, where some passengers were seen climbing out of the overturned coaches.

Of the injured passengers, 18 were transported to the hospital for treatment. Russian Railways stated that passengers would be transferred to another train to continue their journey.

Investigation into Cause

Russia’s top investigative body, the Investigative Committee, has launched a criminal probe into possible violations of rail safety rules. The committee indicated that the accident was likely caused by poor track conditions.

Further reporting via the Interfax news agency specified that the State Investigative Committee pointed to a worn-out track bed as the primary cause of the incident.