Latest Transport News from Russia

Nizhnevartovsk delays traffic closure at Running Deer interchangeThe start of major repair work on the Eastern Bypass overpass in Nizhnevartovsk has been delayed for technical reasons. New dates for the traffic closure at the Running Deer interchange will be announced later.

Mar 4, 2026

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Residents of Rostov-on-Don Discuss Ban on Gasoline Sales with Passport RequirementAuthorities in Rostov Oblast have supported a bill to sell gasoline only upon presentation of a passport. The measure aims to reduce the number of road accidents involving teenagers.

Mar 4, 2026

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Don Residents Question Gasoline Sales ID Law in Rostov RegionResidents of Russia's Rostov region are divided over a proposed law that would require ID for gasoline purchases, aimed at curbing accidents involving underage motorcyclists.

Mar 4, 2026

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Avtodor Warns Nizhny Novgorod Residents About Snowfalls on M-12 HighwayA powerful snow cyclone will cover several regions of Russia in the coming weekend.

Mar 4, 2026

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Avtodor Advises Postponing Long Trips Due to Heavy Snow on M-12A powerful snow cyclone will affect several central Russian regions this weekend, prompting road safety warnings.

Mar 4, 2026

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Irkutsk route 4k minibus fare to hit 50 rublesThe fare on a private minibus route in Irkutsk will rise to 50 rubles starting February 15, city officials announced.

Mar 4, 2026

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Omsk's New Transport System Costs 12 Million RublesSergei Shelest announced that Omsk plans to launch a new automated public transport management system this year, with a cost of nearly 12 million rubles (approximately $133,000 at current rates).

Mar 4, 2026

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Pushkinskaya Street in central Murmansk to close for nearly two daysTemporary traffic restrictions will be imposed in central Murmansk, closing a section of Pushkinskaya Street for almost two days from late January 31 to the afternoon of February 1.

Mar 4, 2026

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Chelyabinsk to Launch Temporary Bus Route During Bridge RepairStarting February 1, bus No. 16 will begin operating in the Metallurgichesky District of Chelyabinsk. The route is organized for the period of major repair of the bridge over the Miass River.

Mar 4, 2026

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Temporary bus route to be launched in Chelyabinsk for bridge repairTransport officials have detailed the schedule for the temporary bus route, which will operate during the major overhaul of a bridge over the Miass River.

Mar 4, 2026

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Several electric trains canceled and reduced in Voronezh regionDozens of suburban trains in the Chernozemye regions will see changes starting February 1, with some canceled, others reduced, and schedules altered.

Mar 3, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk Gripped by 10-Point Traffic Jams After SnowFriday evening in Krasnoyarsk saw severe 10-point traffic jams, with residents humorously advised to stay at work to avoid the chaos.

Mar 3, 2026

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Volga Car with Driver Towed in Freezing Cold on Sverdlovsk HighwayTraffic police officers helped a 64-year-old motorist whose car broke down on the highway due to severe cold.

Mar 3, 2026

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Driver rescued after Volga stalls on Sverdlovsk highway in freezing weatherThe car was on the shoulder.

Mar 3, 2026

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Tramway Reconstruction in Nizhny Novgorod PostponedReconstruction of the section from Igarskaya Street to Avtozavodskaya Metro Station has been postponed due to weather conditions. Trams will continue to operate on their regular schedule for now.

Mar 3, 2026

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Sochi to Resume Hidden Patrolling for Bus Schedule ChecksSochi authorities have ordered transport companies to monitor evening routes and driver appearance, as the city reintroduces covert patrols to verify schedule adherence.

Mar 3, 2026

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Nizhny Novgorod Delays Tram Track Reconstruction on Key RouteTrams will continue to run on their current routes for now, as work on a key section is postponed due to heavy snow accumulation.

Mar 3, 2026

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Unacceptably high pedestrian deaths reported in Kurgan OblastWhy drivers were not always at fault in such road accidents.

Mar 3, 2026

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Kazan village taxi fares hit 1,000 rubles post-bus cancellationBoth school and municipal bus services have been suspended in several Kazan villages due to heavy snowfall.

Mar 3, 2026

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Car Struck by Train on Yaroslavl Line in Moscow RegionA car was hit by a train on the Yaroslavl line near Moscow on Friday, January 30, injuring the driver who drove onto the tracks.

Mar 3, 2026

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Tula City Hall Summons Transport Operators Over Service IssuesThe Tula administration has cited a driver shortage as the reason for ongoing transport problems, following a meeting with a major operator.

Mar 3, 2026

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For Passenger Safety: Snowfall Cancels Two Suburban Bus Routes in DobryankaPeople will not travel to Bor-Lenva, Nizhny Lukh, and Nikulino.

Mar 3, 2026

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Traffic restrictions on Bashkortostan roads due to bad weatherAuthorities in Bashkortostan have imposed traffic restrictions on multiple roads due to bad weather, prohibiting freight and passenger vehicles.

Mar 3, 2026

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Kuibyshev Railway announces spring thematic train tours from SamaraThe Kuibyshev Railway has published the schedule for spring thematic railway tours from Samara under the 'Bright Weekends' and 'Knowledge Car' projects.

Mar 3, 2026

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Police Raids After Fatal UAZ Accident on BaikalThe Ministry of Internal Affairs has reminded that driving outside of official crossings is not only dangerous but also illegal.

Mar 3, 2026

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