The Investigative Committee of Russia has initiated a criminal case in connection with the derailment of a freight train in the Ryazan region. The development was officially announced through the committee’s communications channels.
The case is being pursued under provisions related to terrorism offenses and the illegal handling of explosives, reflecting the seriousness of the incident and the intent to determine responsibility. The investigation is being conducted by the regional office with the involvement of relevant national agencies to assess the circumstances, collect evidence, and establish a clear timeline of events.
According to official statements, an explosive device was detonated at the 190th kilometer of a main railway line on the Ryazan region corridor that runs between Rybnoye and a nearby checkpoint. The blast occurred at 7:12 local time on a specified date, setting off a chain of events that caused significant disruption to the freight service. In the aftermath, a portion of the train derailed while a number of wagons sustained damage, impacting railway operations along the Titan station route on the Oktyabrskaya Railway and extending toward Yulyevka on the Volga Railway.
The investigation is being carried out in close coordination with prosecutors, and inquiries were expanded after preliminary information from authorities indicated potential irregularities connected with the incident. The aim is to determine the full scope of the incident, identify those responsible, and ensure that all procedural steps are followed to support any subsequent legal proceedings.
In related coverage, preliminary assessments have noted that the event involved a disruption at a major rail junction, underscoring the impact on regional logistics and transport safety. Officials emphasize the importance of thorough verification of all facts, including the sequence of actions leading up to the explosion, the level of security around critical rail corridors, and the integrity of railway infrastructure system-wide. The case continues to attract attention from regional authorities, transportation authorities, and security agencies as the investigation proceeds.