Blast in Russian railway had no impact on movement of trains from Azerbaijan

Blast in the railway line in Dagestan did not cause problems in movement of trains from Azerbaijan in the direction of Russia, Azerbaijan Railways Spokesman Nadir Azmammadov said.

The Baku-Tumen and Baku-Rostov trains were sent in accordance with the schedule. One line of the road is working in the scene.

"By the time Baku-Tumen and Baku-Rostov trains reach the blasted area (at about 12:00 Baku time), traffic on it will already be restored," Azmammadov said.

A locomotive and two carriages were damaged on the Tarki-Manas crossing in Dagestan.

The blast occurred at 4:50 Moscow time. An explosive device went off during the passage of the buffer trains, consisting of a locomotive and two carriages with sand, Interfax reported.

The Makhachkala Interior Transport Management's representative also confirmed the blast
adding that it was locomotive with two platforms loaded with sand.


/Trend/