Key Russian Rail Bridge Collapses Under Freight Train, Shutting Major Northern Route

A railway bridge in Russia’s Arkhangelsk region collapsed, derailing several cars of a freight train and completely shutting traffic along part of a major northern rail corridor, according to the Exilenova+ OSINT community on November 10.

The collapse occurred at around 5:10 am on the Cheremukha-Viled section, where a span of the railway bridge over the Viled River gave way.

Several freight cars left the tracks as a result.

Rail traffic through the section has been completely suspended, disrupting both freight and passenger movement.

Exilenova+ wrote that a possible act of sabotage is reportedly among the preliminary scenarios being considered, although there has been no official confirmation that the bridge was deliberately targeted.

The damaged bridge forms part of the Pechora railway network, an important transportation corridor connecting Russia’s northern regions with the rest of the country.

Its collapse has already halted movement through the affected section and disrupted rail logistics along the route.

The scale of the damage and the timeframe for restoring service have not yet been disclosed.

Previously, reports emerged that Russian authorities have begun urgently reinforcing key road and rail bridges used to supply troops, preparing them for possible Ukrainian ballistic missile strikes.

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