Crimean Bridge Restrictions Disrupt Schedule of 11 Trains

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Temporary traffic restrictions on the Crimean Bridge have caused significant delays to the schedule of "Tavria" trains. According to Grand Service Express, as of the morning of June 21, 11 passenger trains traveling between Crimea and various regions of Russia were running late.

The most significant delays were recorded for train No. 007 "St. Pyotrsburg – Kerch," which was behind schedule by 8.5 hours, and train No. 068 "Kerch – Moscow" with a delay of approximately 8 hours. Other trains from Moscow, St. Pyotrsburg, Adler, Mineralnye Vody, and Chelyabinsk to cities on the peninsula are delayed by 1.5 to 6.5 hours.

The company noted that rail traffic across the Crimean Bridge has been restored, but train arrival times may be adjusted as traffic normalizes.

Later, the carrier announced changes to the schedule of train No. 67/68 "Kerch – Moscow." The train, which was scheduled to depart Kerch in the night from June 21 to June 22 at 00:55, will depart almost three hours earlier – at 22:10 on June 21.

Bus transfers have been organized for passengers from Simferopol. Buses will depart at 17:00 and are expected to arrive in Kerch at 21:30. The schedules of other "Tavria" trains on June 21 and 22 remain unchanged.