At the Ryazhsk-1 station in the Ryazan region, a section of the suspended ceiling in the waiting area partially gave way during work. The incident was noted by DEA News, which cited information from the Moscow Railways press service. The accidental collapse occurred in a portion of the ceiling that was being serviced, and it drew immediate attention from station staff and local authorities as a reminder of the risks involved when maintenance tasks run inside busy transit facilities.
Official records indicate the event happened on January 13. The building’s operator, CPPK A.Ş., reportedly had leased the site for the maintenance project. In a formal statement from the Ministry of Railways, it was explained that the collapse occurred while workers were carrying out planned activities to replace an LED lamp. The update emphasized that the incident affected only a suspended ceiling structure and did not involve the structural shell of the building or other essential systems. The focus of the response remained on securing the site and ensuring the safety of passengers and staff nearby.
There were no injuries reported as a result of the collapse, and the area where the ceiling fell has been cordoned off to prevent access. Restoration teams have been scheduled to assess the damage, remove debris, and restore the affected section to full service. The authorities indicated that the priority was to reopen the passageway and restore normal operations with minimal disruption to train schedules and passenger flow. In the meantime, alternative routes or waiting areas were prepared to accommodate travelers during the repair work.
Earlier in the year, the press service of the Vyborgsky district administration in Saint Petersburg reported a separate incident at a construction site in the city. On the evening of December 26, structures there collapsed during ongoing work. Preliminary information suggested that the collapse did not threaten nearby residential buildings and did not result in casualties. Emergency services noted that the site had been fenced off to prevent unauthorized access as a precaution while investigations continued and repairs were planned.
Prior to these events, news emerged about a pier collapse in Krasnoznamensk, near Moscow, with reports indicating that 16 workers were affected. The situation underscored a pattern of safety concerns associated with construction and maintenance activities in and around major metropolitan transit hubs. In response, inspectors and safety agencies increased monitoring of work sites, issued guidance on protective measures, and urged facilities to review their procedures for temporary electrical installations, load-bearing components, and fall-protection practices. The overarching goal has been to reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future by improving on-site coordination, worker training, and rapid incident reporting to authorities.