Latest Transport News from Russia

Multiple trains to Moscow delayed after freight car derailmentMultiple trains to Moscow delayed after freight car derailment
Multiple trains to Moscow delayed after freight car derailmentThree long-distance trains are running behind schedule to the capital following a derailment of 21 freight cars in western Russia's Kirov Oblast.
Triple Car Accident in Yaroslavl Region Leaves Several InjuredTriple Car Accident in Yaroslavl Region Leaves Several Injured
Triple Car Accident in Yaroslavl Region Leaves Several InjuredA three-vehicle collision on the Tutaev–Bogdanovka road in Yaroslavl region sent a 46-year-old driver and two passengers, including a child, to the hospital on February 1.
Anomalous snowfalls delayed trains in Nizhny Novgorod RegionAnomalous snowfalls delayed trains in Nizhny Novgorod Region
Anomalous snowfalls delayed trains in Nizhny Novgorod RegionTrains passing through the Nizhny Novgorod Region and Chuvashia faced delays of one to two hours on February 1 after heavy snowfalls disrupted schedules.
Several Trains in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Delayed Due to Abnormal SnowfallSeveral Trains in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Delayed Due to Abnormal Snowfall
Several Trains in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Delayed Due to Abnormal SnowfallPassengers in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and Chuvashia reported train delays of 1-2 hours due to abnormal snowfall on February 1.
Perm mayor drives to inspect road cleaning after snowfallPerm mayor drives to inspect road cleaning after snowfall
Perm mayor drives to inspect road cleaning after snowfallPerm Mayor Eduard Sosnin personally drove around the city to check snow removal efforts, focusing on the Motovilikha district.
New Trolleybuses Delivered to Yekaterinburg from UfaNew Trolleybuses Delivered to Yekaterinburg from Ufa
New Trolleybuses Delivered to Yekaterinburg from UfaThe first low-floor trolleybuses of the 'Gorozhanin' model have already arrived at the depot and will soon be put into service on city routes.
Togliatti bus video shows half-naked man groaning, grabbing crotchTogliatti bus video shows half-naked man groaning, grabbing crotch
Togliatti bus video shows half-naked man groaning, grabbing crotchElderly passengers were shocked when a half-naked man groaned on the floor of a bus in Togliatti. Police have launched an investigation after the video circulated online.
Route 41 to Return to Voronezh After Disappearing in 2023Route 41 to Return to Voronezh After Disappearing in 2023
Route 41 to Return to Voronezh After Disappearing in 2023Bus route 41, which was discontinued in late 2023, is set to return to Voronezh starting February 2, with 15 large-class buses operating at 15-20 minute intervals.
Streets in Voronezh to be closed for snow removalStreets in Voronezh to be closed for snow removal
Streets in Voronezh to be closed for snow removalTraffic will be banned in the Leninsky District tonight to allow for snow clearance, the city administration has announced.
Bus Lane on Nikolaevsky Bridge Temporarily RemovedBus Lane on Nikolaevsky Bridge Temporarily Removed
Bus Lane on Nikolaevsky Bridge Temporarily RemovedThe dedicated bus lane on Nikolaevsky Bridge toward the Oktyabrsky District will be canceled starting February 2 until February 16. City authorities are testing the change due to driver complaints about traffic jams exiting Tikhie Zori.
First night of February brings heaviest snow to Nizhny NovgorodFirst night of February brings heaviest snow to Nizhny Novgorod
First night of February brings heaviest snow to Nizhny NovgorodOn the night of February 1, Nizhny Novgorod received 25 cm of snow, setting a record during the bad weather. Roads that had just been cleared were once again covered in snowdrifts.
First Night of February in Nizhny Novgorod Was Snowiest of WeekFirst Night of February in Nizhny Novgorod Was Snowiest of Week
First Night of February in Nizhny Novgorod Was Snowiest of WeekCleared roads were instantly covered with snow.
Contractor chosen for road repair: who gets the billionContractor chosen for road repair: who gets the billion
Contractor chosen for road repair: who gets the billionA contractor has been selected for a major repair project on a key regional road in Ryazan Region. The work is scheduled to be completed by 2027.
Bus loses wheel on snowy street in Perm's Motovilikha districtBus loses wheel on snowy street in Perm's Motovilikha district
Bus loses wheel on snowy street in Perm's Motovilikha districtRecently, Perm residents have already complained about a street not cleared of snow.
Driver Shortage Halts Half of Rostov's BusesDriver Shortage Halts Half of Rostov's Buses
Driver Shortage Halts Half of Rostov's BusesOnly 65% of buses are operating in Rostov-on-Don due to a severe driver shortage.
‘Looks Like a School’: Blogger Criticizes Irkutsk Airport Terminal‘Looks Like a School’: Blogger Criticizes Irkutsk Airport Terminal
‘Looks Like a School’: Blogger Criticizes Irkutsk Airport TerminalA blogger from Irkutsk shared her negative impressions of the airport's international terminal, comparing it to a school or cultural institution.
Nearly Half of Rostov-on-Don Buses Idle Due to Driver ShortageNearly Half of Rostov-on-Don Buses Idle Due to Driver Shortage
Nearly Half of Rostov-on-Don Buses Idle Due to Driver ShortageGetting on a bus in the morning has become a daunting task in Rostov-on-Don, as only 65% of buses operated in January due to a severe driver deficit.
Truck Accident Paralyzes Traffic on Perm-Yekaterinburg HighwayTruck Accident Paralyzes Traffic on Perm-Yekaterinburg Highway
Truck Accident Paralyzes Traffic on Perm-Yekaterinburg HighwayA serious accident involving trucks has led to a multi-kilometer traffic jam on the Perm-Yekaterinburg highway in the Nizhneserginsky district of Sverdlovsk Oblast.
Truck crash causes gridlock on Perm HighwayTruck crash causes gridlock on Perm Highway
Truck crash causes gridlock on Perm HighwayA collision involving two trucks and a car has blocked a lane on the Perm Highway towards Yekaterinburg, causing a traffic jam.
Suburban train delays hit Ryazan Oblast, some up to 90 minutesSuburban train delays hit Ryazan Oblast, some up to 90 minutes
Suburban train delays hit Ryazan Oblast, some up to 90 minutesSuburban train services in Ryazan Oblast have been severely disrupted since January 31, with delays of up to an hour and a half reported by passengers due to heavy snowfalls.
City recruits drivers from other cities for trolleybus 24City recruits drivers from other cities for trolleybus 24
City recruits drivers from other cities for trolleybus 24Novosibirsk's trolleybus route 24 faces chronic delays due to a shortage of 32 drivers, with 22 new hires since a ban on foreign drivers took effect.
Bus fares in Ufa rise to 46-50 rublesBus fares in Ufa rise to 46-50 rubles
Bus fares in Ufa rise to 46-50 rublesBoth private carriers and the state-owned Bashavtotrans have raised bus fares.
'It's a Disgrace': Passengers Blacklist Yekaterinburg Transport Routes'It's a Disgrace': Passengers Blacklist Yekaterinburg Transport Routes
'It's a Disgrace': Passengers Blacklist Yekaterinburg Transport RoutesCity residents in Yekaterinburg have compiled a blacklist of the most problematic bus and tram routes based on frequent complaints about overcrowding and delays.
Novosibirsk Ticket Office Charges 55 Rubles for Toilet UseNovosibirsk Ticket Office Charges 55 Rubles for Toilet Use
Novosibirsk Ticket Office Charges 55 Rubles for Toilet UseA toilet in a ticket sales pavilion near the Novosibirsk railway station now costs 55 rubles (about $1 at current rates) to use, even for passengers with bus tickets. The operating company claims the facility is not a bus station and thus not required to be free.
January Thaw Ravages Volgograd HighwaysJanuary Thaw Ravages Volgograd Highways
January Thaw Ravages Volgograd HighwaysVolgograd's primary thoroughfares, particularly the Longitudinal highways, have deteriorated from a sharp January thaw, with drivers reporting fresh potholes and estimating repair costs.