"South Caucasus Railway" CJSC issued a statement. "On May 25, 2025, at 14:35, an accident took place in Etchmiadzin-Masis railroad. The driving staff of the Gyumri-Yerevan route, moving at the set speed, noted a person on the train, which was about 130 meters from the train, with his back to the train.
The driver immediately applied voice signals and emergency braking, but the collision did not manage to prevent it. The young boy died of serious injuries.
After the emergency braking, the train continued to move inertly about 380 meters. The accurate data on driving mode will be clear after the decoding of speedometer strap. The circumstances of the incident are examined by the relevant authorities.
South Caucasus Railways CJSC expresses deep condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased.
This tragic event once again emphasizes that the railway infrastructure is a high hazard zone, and citizens must strict security rules. "SCR" CJSC regularly reminds of the dangers caused by the violation of the rules of railway lines and initiates educational programs aimed at informing security requirements.
SCR, jointly with the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, has developed the "Rules of Child Trades in Railway Transport" educational program, within the framework of which about 1,000 teachers and students have already been trained. The implementation of the program continues.
SCR once again calls on citizens to be vigilant in the railway infrastructure, strictly maintained safety rules and crossing railways only in defined locations.
