Latest Transport News from Russia

TR-53 Stage II in Perm Opens This SummerTR-53 Stage II in Perm Opens This Summer
TR-53 Stage II in Perm Opens This SummerPerm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin says technical traffic on the second stage of the TR-53 highway will begin on 1 August, ahead of the initially planned autumn opening.
Krasnodar limits traffic on 40-letiya Pobedy StreetKrasnodar limits traffic on 40-letiya Pobedy Street
Krasnodar limits traffic on 40-letiya Pobedy StreetStarting July 23, traffic on a section of 40-letiya Pobedy Street in Krasnodar will be restricted until September 1 while sewer networks are reconstructed near the emergency hospital.
Road accident alters five Volgograd tram routesRoad accident alters five Volgograd tram routes
Road accident alters five Volgograd tram routesA traffic jam is forming at the accident site on Rostovskaya Street.
Drivers Allowed to Appeal Fines for Gas Station Queue ParkingDrivers Allowed to Appeal Fines for Gas Station Queue Parking
Drivers Allowed to Appeal Fines for Gas Station Queue ParkingResidents of the Nizhny Novgorod region can now contest fines for parking under "No Stopping" signs if the violations occurred while waiting in lines at gas stations, the regional police said.
Volgograd tram routes changed after crossing accidentVolgograd tram routes changed after crossing accident
Volgograd tram routes changed after crossing accidentA traffic jam of cars is already starting to form at the accident site.
Nizhny Novgorod Residents Can Appeal Queue Parking FinesNizhny Novgorod Residents Can Appeal Queue Parking Fines
Nizhny Novgorod Residents Can Appeal Queue Parking FinesMany Nizhny Novgorod drivers were worried about receiving parking fines while queuing for gasoline, as they believed they were not at fault.
Bashkiria Proposes Musical Road Strips with Local MelodiesBashkiria Proposes Musical Road Strips with Local Melodies
Bashkiria Proposes Musical Road Strips with Local MelodiesA Bashkir director proposed musical road strips with folk melodies, a feature currently only on two toll roads in Russia and common in Europe.
Sobyanin Announces Blue Metro Line Extension to VostochnySobyanin Announces Blue Metro Line Extension to Vostochny
Sobyanin Announces Blue Metro Line Extension to VostochnyOn 21 July, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced the extension of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya metro line to the Vostochny district, beyond the MKAD.
Independent Gas Stations to Get Fuel Directly from RosneftIndependent Gas Stations to Get Fuel Directly from Rosneft
Independent Gas Stations to Get Fuel Directly from RosneftSmall independent gas stations will obtain fuel directly from Rosneft under direct contracts, sending gasoline and diesel to areas lacking federal stations, according to Irkutsk Oblast Governor Igor Kobzev.
Fake Bank Card Payment Ban Alarms Voronezh ResidentsFake Bank Card Payment Ban Alarms Voronezh Residents
Fake Bank Card Payment Ban Alarms Voronezh ResidentsFake comments purporting to be from real people claim bank card payments are impossible at Voronezh gas stations, a debunking site reported July 21.
Nizhnekamsk clarifies discount passes on disputed M-12Nizhnekamsk clarifies discount passes on disputed M-12
Nizhnekamsk clarifies discount passes on disputed M-12Discounted travel passes will apply to the disputed M-12 section and the 'golden bridge' near Nizhnekamsk, local authorities confirmed after resident outrage.
Flights delayed at Krasnodar airport after morning closureFlights delayed at Krasnodar airport after morning closure
Flights delayed at Krasnodar airport after morning closureFlights at Krasnodar airport are delayed on 21 July after a temporary morning closure that lasted about one hour; some departures are postponed by three hours.
Traffic Pattern Changes on Pavshinsky Bridge in TulaTraffic Pattern Changes on Pavshinsky Bridge in Tula
Traffic Pattern Changes on Pavshinsky Bridge in TulaRoad repairs on Pavshinsky Bridge in Tula will alter traffic flow from July 23, with restrictions expected until mid-September.
Vnukovo to acquire 25% of Domodedovo airportVnukovo to acquire 25% of Domodedovo airport
Vnukovo to acquire 25% of Domodedovo airportVnukovo will acquire a 25% stake in Domodedovo from Sheremetyevo for 16.5 billion rubles (approximately $174 million at current exchange rates). The deal aims to stabilize the Moscow aviation hub.
New Moscow-Adler Trains Offer Tickets from 6000 RublesNew Moscow-Adler Trains Offer Tickets from 6000 Rubles
New Moscow-Adler Trains Offer Tickets from 6000 RublesStarting July 23, new Moscow-Adler trains will add 650 seats, with a travel time of 1 day 18 hours and tickets from 6,000 rubles ($67).
Nizhny Novgorod changes bus No. 92’s final stopNizhny Novgorod changes bus No. 92’s final stop
Nizhny Novgorod changes bus No. 92’s final stopBus route No. 92, which connects the Moskovsky and Nizhegorodsky districts of Nizhny Novgorod, will change its final stop starting July 27.
Technical Fault Delays Dushanbe-Kazan Flight by 14 HoursTechnical Fault Delays Dushanbe-Kazan Flight by 14 Hours
Technical Fault Delays Dushanbe-Kazan Flight by 14 HoursA Nordwind Airlines flight from Dushanbe to Kazan has been delayed by half a day due to a technical fault on its Boeing 737-800.
Nizhny Novgorod changes bus route 92 terminusNizhny Novgorod changes bus route 92 terminus
Nizhny Novgorod changes bus route 92 terminusIn Nizhny Novgorod, the route of bus No. 92 from Levinka settlement in Moskovsky District will change as its terminus in Nizhegorodsky District moves to Yablonevaya Street from July 27, the Center for Development of Transport Systems announced.
Mass fines on Borskaya Dam outrage driversMass fines on Borskaya Dam outrage drivers
Mass fines on Borskaya Dam outrage driversA new speed camera on Borskaya Dam, activated in July, has begun issuing speeding tickets, prompting mass complaints from drivers.
All neighbors 'blessed' with fines: Drivers outragedAll neighbors 'blessed' with fines: Drivers outraged
All neighbors 'blessed' with fines: Drivers outragedA speed camera on the Bor Dam in Nizhny Novgorod region has been issuing fines since July for exceeding the 50 km/h limit, prompting complaints from motorists.
Fuel Limits Continue at 30 Sochi StationsFuel Limits Continue at 30 Sochi Stations
Fuel Limits Continue at 30 Sochi StationsFuel limits of 30 liters per car remain in place at 30 of Sochi's 50 gas stations, as authorities urge drivers not to panic-buy.
Euro-3 Fuel Arrives at Arkhangelsk Gas StationsEuro-3 Fuel Arrives at Arkhangelsk Gas Stations
Euro-3 Fuel Arrives at Arkhangelsk Gas StationsAn expert explains why Russia is reverting to the older Euro-3 fuel standard and what drivers in the Arkhangelsk region should know about its impact on their vehicles.
Omsk residents angry over no AC in busesOmsk residents angry over no AC in buses
Omsk residents angry over no AC in busesOmsk residents have voiced strong opinions after local authorities stated that air conditioning is not mandatory in city buses, sparking a debate on transport conditions.
Rostov Buses to Get Temperature SensorsRostov Buses to Get Temperature Sensors
Rostov Buses to Get Temperature SensorsIn Rostov-on-Don, transport operators will be required to install temperature sensors in buses to remotely monitor climate, following numerous passenger complaints about non-working air conditioners.
Olkhon mother waits day for ferry with infantOlkhon mother waits day for ferry with infant
Olkhon mother waits day for ferry with infantA mother from Olkhon Island has been waiting in a ferry queue for over 24 hours with her 8-month-old baby, forced to sleep in the car. Authorities say they are exploring legal options to prioritize local residents.