In the Rostov region, a wave of bad weather led to delays on ten long-distance trains, according to the regional Ministry of Transport’s press service. The disruption affected passengers traveling across several routes, underscoring how adverse conditions can ripple through rail schedules even when operations are normally reliable. The ministry reported that the delays varied, with some trains running late by as little as one hour and others by as much as six hours, reflecting the challenges posed by weather interruptions to line operations and passenger comfort alike.
The ministry identified specific trains affected by the weather-induced delays, noting departures and routes that experienced the impact. Delays ranged from 1 hour to 6 hours on trains including No. 84 Moscow – Adler, No. 326 Perm – Novorossiysk, No. 122 St. Petersburg – Novorossiysk, No. 118 Samara – Adler, No. 12 Moscow – Anapa, and No. 104 Moscow – Adler. These itineraries illustrate the breadth of the disruption across major corridors linking the capital and large cities with popular Black Sea destinations, as well as regional hubs along the route network that serve thousands of travelers seasonally and throughout the year.
Additional delays were also reported on trains Nos. 266 Moscow – Novorossiysk, 125 Novorossiysk – Moscow, 18 Moscow – Simferopol, and 559 Rostov – Volgograd. The accumulation of late trains highlights the cascading effect weather can have on timetables, crew assignments, and on-board services, which passengers rely on for planning short trips or longer journeys that cross multiple jurisdictions.
To support travelers during extended delays, the ministry stated that meals were provided on trains where the wait time exceeded four hours. This measure aims to ensure passenger welfare while delays persist, reflecting standard practices in rail operations to maintain comfort and safety even when schedules are disrupted by environmental factors. Passengers were advised to monitor onboard announcements and official updates for any changes to service times as crews work to stabilize operations as quickly as conditions allow.
In related developments, participants of the World Youth Festival were to be assisted by student guides along the Adler–Moscow and Kazan–Adler directions. A total of 45 winners from 17 regions of the Russian Federation were selected based on results from a competition organized by Russian student teams in collaboration with the Federal Passenger Company JSC. The aim of these guides is to facilitate smooth travel and provide information to festival attendees, helping to create a welcoming environment for visitors from across the country during the event period.
Mikhail Kiselev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Youth Policy Committee and Chairman of the Board of Russian Student Teams, expressed confidence that the student guide teams would deliver a high level of service to all World Youth Festival guests. His remarks underscore a broader commitment to ensuring guest satisfaction and safety for large-scale national events that bring together youth participants from diverse regions.
Earlier reports noted that train movement along one of the rail lines on the Black Sea coast had been restored, signaling progress in returning to normal capacity after the weather-related disruption. Rail authorities continue to monitor weather developments and operational metrics across the network to minimize future delays and provide timely information to travelers through official channels and station advisories. In the meantime, passengers are encouraged to plan ahead, stay informed about timetable changes, and seek assistance from station staff if needed, as the system strives to maintain reliability even when weather challenges arise.