Latest Transport News from Russia

Mudflow aftermath cleared, traffic restored to Sochi resortTraffic has been restored on the road from the Alpika Service mountain resort to Sulimovsky Creek after a mudslide, the regional Interior Ministry said.

Apr 23, 2026

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Krasnodar replaces water pipes from Belka-Strelka eraIn Krasnodar, traffic on a section of Komsomolskaya Street will be restricted for a month starting February 4 due to water pipe replacement.

Apr 23, 2026

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Restrictions Introduced on M-5 Due to Bad WeatherTemporary restrictions for passenger buses and heavy trucks have been introduced on the M-5 federal highway in the Chelyabinsk Region and the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Apr 23, 2026

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Siberians fined 4.1 million times in 2025In the Novosibirsk region, drivers received over 4.1 million traffic fines in 2025, according to the GKU NSO TsODD (State Public Institution of Novosibirsk Region 'Traffic Management Center').

Apr 23, 2026

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Storm Restricts Traffic on M-5 in Chelyabinsk RegionStarting Tuesday, February 3, a section of the M-5 highway in Chelyabinsk Region will be partially closed for buses and heavy trucks due to bad weather.

Apr 23, 2026

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Accident causes traffic delays on Kaluga Highway in TulaAn accident near a Metro store on Kaluga Highway has led to severe traffic congestion in Tula on the afternoon of February 3, according to social media reports.

Apr 23, 2026

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25 New 'Spider' Cameras Installed in Yaroslavl RegionAuthorities in Yaroslavl Region have deployed 25 new 'Spider' traffic cameras to enforce speed limits, seatbelt compliance, and ban on mobile phone use while driving.

Apr 23, 2026

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Drivers Alert: 25 New 'Spider' Cameras in Yaroslavl RegionAuthorities have deployed 25 new 'Spider' traffic camera systems across Yaroslavl Region to catch speeding, seatbelt, and mobile phone offenses.

Apr 23, 2026

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Tula region lists vehicles permitted during weather-related road closuresAuthorities in Tula region have specified which types of vehicles are exempt from road closures during severe weather conditions.

Apr 23, 2026

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Ural Airlines Denies Lawsuit Against Pilot Sergei BelovUral Airlines has refuted reports that it filed a lawsuit seeking nearly 119 million rubles (approximately $1.3 million at current rates) from pilot Sergei Belov.

Apr 23, 2026

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MCD-4 Passengers Complain of Mass Train Cancellations, Citing 40-Minute DelaysPassengers on Moscow's MCD-4 line reported widespread train cancellations on February 3, with services running only every 40 minutes towards the city.

Apr 23, 2026

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Rostov Trams Halted by Bad Weather, Transport Routes ChangedBad weather in Rostov has led to the suspension of tram services and alterations to public transport routes.

Apr 23, 2026

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Bad Weather Halts Trams in Rostov, Alters Other TransportTram service in Rostov-on-Don has been temporarily suspended due to bad weather, and several bus and trolleybus routes have been altered, according to the city transport department.

Apr 23, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk to phase out road salt in ice control effortsKrasnoyarsk Mayor Sergey Vereshchagin has ordered a gradual phase-out of road salt, with new regulations for ice control using alternative materials.

Apr 23, 2026

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Who will install dummy cameras and traffic lights on federal highways in Zabaykalsky Krai?The contractor for installing dummy traffic cameras and traffic lights on federal roads in the region has been identified. Officials say the measure is intended to improve driver discipline.

Apr 23, 2026

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Omsk Bridge Security to Cost 15 Million RublesA contractor has been selected to protect bridges and overpasses in Omsk for 15.2 million rubles ($168,900 at current rates).

Apr 22, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk launches local EV chargers with free monthNew locally-produced electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in Krasnoyarsk, offering free charging for the first month and capable of operating in extreme cold.

Apr 22, 2026

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Weigh-in-motion station launched in Tomsk Region for overload and seatbelt checksAn automatic weigh-in-motion station has been launched near Pobeda village in Tomsk Region, monitoring vehicles without stops for overloads and traffic violations.

Apr 22, 2026

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Truck accident delays buses in Moscow RegionBus services in the Moscow Region are experiencing delays after a truck accident blocked lanes on the Leningrad Highway near the village of Peshki.

Apr 22, 2026

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Passengers push stuck ambulance off tram tracks in YekaterinburgIn Yekaterinburg, an ambulance got stuck on tram tracks on Tatishcheva Street, requiring passengers to help push it free.

Apr 22, 2026

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Volgograd Authorities Clarify Why Trucks Appeared on StreetsThe Volgograd administration banned truck traffic due to snowfall, but police stated that the restrictions only applied to highways.

Apr 22, 2026

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Contractor selected for Irkutsk airport road studyA St. Petersburg-based company has won the contract to prepare the technical-economic justification for a road linking Irkutsk to a planned new airport, which could be toll-funded.

Apr 22, 2026

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Passengers push ambulance stuck on Yekaterinburg tram tracksAn ambulance with its lights flashing became stuck on tram tracks in Yekaterinburg, forcing passengers from a tram to help push it free from the snow.

Apr 22, 2026

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Ryazan Transport Ministry Explains M-5 Highway Traffic CollapseThe Ryazan Oblast Ministry of Transport has explained the cause of a multi-day traffic collapse on the M-5 'Ural' highway, attributing it to snowfall and black ice.

Apr 22, 2026

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Volgograd officials and police explain truck columns amid travel banVolgograd residents reported numerous heavy trucks on city streets overnight despite a ban on such movement during a major snowstorm, prompting different explanations from the city administration and police.

Apr 22, 2026

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