Railroad Workers in Kirov Prevent Tragedy, Rescue 6-Year-Old from Tracks

A locomotive crew from Lyangasovo depot of Gorky Railway prevented a potentially fatal incident on June 18, 2026, when they discovered a six-year-old boy alone on railroad tracks near the Zuevka-Ardashi section. Locomotive driver Vladislav Vladykin and assistant driver Igor Bersin, operating a train on the Balezino-Lyangasovo route, spotted the child on the rails and immediately applied emergency braking, bringing the train to a stop just five meters away from the boy.

After halting the train, the crew safely removed the child from the dangerous area and transported him to Lyangasovo station, where they handed him over to railway police officers. Transport police inspectors subsequently located the boy's parents and reunited the child with his family. The railroad workers' quick thinking and professional response prevented what could have been a tragic outcome. In recognition of their courage and professionalism, the locomotive crew has been recommended for awards by Gorky Railway leadership.