Russian Railways has strengthened security measures on long-distance trains – Kommersant

The Federal Passenger Company (a subsidiary of Russian Railways) has strengthened security measures on long-distance trains in connection with the terrorist attack in the Moscow region. Train crew employees undergo additional safety training.

“Strengthened control has been introduced when checking the data of passengers upon boarding, as well as during the admission of mourners into the carriages. Additional checks of rolling stock are carried out before departure and upon arrival of trains, as well as during the trip,”— reported FPK.

Passengers are informed about safety precautions via loudspeaker communication. Previously, security measures were strengthened at train stations and stations, in crowded places.

The night before the concert at Crocus City Hall, men in camouflage clothing with automatic weapons burst into the shopping center and began shooting at visitors. They used a flammable liquid, which caused the shopping center to catch fire and its roof to collapse. According to the latest data, 133 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. The FSB reported the detention of 11 people involved in the terrorist attack, as well as four direct perpetrators.

The latest information about the terrorist attack in Moscow is in material “Ъ”.

Anastasia Larina