Concern over high number of hurt civilians on the railway expressed by Gorky Magistral
The Gorky Railway, a part of OAO RZhD, has reported a 10% increase in civilian injuries on its infrastructure from January to June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The report was issued by the GZhD press service in August 2025.
The report focuses on civilian injuries on the Gorky Railway, with the main causes identified as crossing the tracks in front of an approaching train and electrocution. The railway takes special care to ensure the safety of passengers, particularly those with children, and conducts preventive work to reduce civilian injuries.
Joint patrols with law enforcement agencies and educational conversations in institutions are carried out to emphasise the importance of observing safety rules on the railway infrastructure. Railway workers engage in detailed and targeted conversations with passengers, particularly those with children, to emphasise the importance of safety rules.
The Gorky Railway prohibits the use of mobile phones and gadgets during boarding and disembarking from carriages, as well as while crossing the railway tracks. Special attention is given to the use of personal safety rules on the railway, focusing on vigilance in the zone of train movement and the prohibition of using mobile phones and gadgets on platforms, carriages, and while crossing tracks.
The report highlights that the injuries on the Gorky Railway in the first half of 2025 were due to negligence, with a total of 67 civilian injuries occurring during this period. The railway urges citizens to prioritise safety and be vigilant while in the vicinity of trains.
While there have been multiple sabotage and attacks against railway infrastructure in Russia throughout 2025, the specific increase in civilian injuries along the Gorky Railway line itself or detailed prevention measures regarding that railway in 2025 are not documented in the provided sources. However, the pattern of attacks and disruptions suggests Russian authorities likely prioritise securing transport nodes and logistics hubs as part of their response.
For more up-to-date or focused details on civilian injuries and prevention on the Gorky Railway in 2025, monitoring official regional transport safety announcements or reports from local authorities would be recommended.
The report suggests that the science of transportation safety could provide valuable insights for the Gorky Railway to further reduce civilian injuries on its infrastructure, beyond the current measures in health-and-wellness education and law enforcement collaboration. In the realm of finance, investments in advance safety technologies and equipment could lead to a long-term decrease in accidents and associated costs. Furthermore, the health-and-wellness industry could be leveraged to develop campaigns that prioritize personal safety and vigilance around trains, fostering a culture of mindfulness among passengers.
