Latest Transport News from Russia

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.

Mar 11, 2026

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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.

Mar 11, 2026

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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.

Mar 11, 2026

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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.

Mar 11, 2026

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Bus fares in Ufa rise to 46-50 rublesBoth private carriers and the state-owned Bashavtotrans have raised bus fares.

Mar 10, 2026

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'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.

Mar 10, 2026

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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.

Mar 10, 2026

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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.

Mar 10, 2026

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January thaw destroys city roads in VolgogradA sudden January thaw in Volgograd has severely damaged the city's main roads, with the Second and Third Longitudinal roads being the hardest hit.

Mar 10, 2026

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Vladivostok bus driver puts out fire with hands and drives onA bus driver in Vladivostok received a fire alert while driving, extinguished the flames in the engine compartment with his bare hands, and continued his route.

Mar 10, 2026

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First trolleybuses introduced to Yekaterinburg's ZhBI districtStarting February 1, new municipal contracts have enabled the introduction of trolleybuses to the densely populated ZhBI district in Yekaterinburg for the first time.

Mar 10, 2026

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Driver Blamed for Accident on Snowy Road Despite Deep RutsA Yekaterinburg woman crashed after her car slipped from 15-centimeter ruts on an uncleared street, but traffic police refused to document the hazardous conditions, deeming her at fault.

Mar 10, 2026

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Preparatory Work: When Will Repairs on Dimitrovsky Bridge Begin?The contractor for the Dimitrovsky Bridge repair is now procuring materials, with preparatory work underway since 15 January.

Mar 10, 2026

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Yekaterinburg to change several city routes and cancel some tripsNew municipal contracts for city transport in Yekaterinburg take effect on February 1, bringing route changes and the elimination of some services as part of network optimization.

Mar 9, 2026

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Agent 001 and Porsche Cayenne among witty parking offenders in NovosibirskMotorists in Novosibirsk are occupying sidewalks and obstructing pathways, showing little concern for pedestrians.

Mar 9, 2026

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Concrete Mixer Overturns on Slippery Road Near VolgogradThe driver of the overturned mixer accuses road services of negligence. He says they do not spread sand on slippery roads, leading to accidents.

Mar 9, 2026

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Concrete mixer overturns near Volgograd on icy highwayA concrete mixer overturned on a highway in Volgograd Oblast, with the driver blaming road services for not sanding the slippery roads.

Mar 9, 2026

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Platform Collapses at Moscow Central Circle Station; Repair Timeline UnclearA platform at the Nizhegorodskaya station on the Moscow Central Circle sank, leading to its closure and trains bypassing the stop, with repair duration still uncertain.

Mar 9, 2026

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Bus Schedule to Change in RybinskFrom the beginning of next month, the schedule for bus route No. 16 in Rybinsk will be adjusted on weekdays.

Mar 9, 2026

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Rybinsk to alter schedule for popular bus No. 16Bus route 16 in Rybinsk will see schedule changes for weekdays beginning February 2, with specific adjustments to morning departure times.

Mar 9, 2026

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Novosibirsk road repairs include Dimitrovsky Bridge, Petukhov StreetThe budget for roads has been halved compared to last year.

Mar 9, 2026

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Multiple Crashes Cause Traffic Jam on Oktyabrsky BridgeMultiple traffic accidents on the Oktyabrsky Bridge in Yaroslavl have caused severe traffic delays, with backups stretching in both directions.

Mar 8, 2026

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Heaviest Winter Snowfall Buries VoronezIt seems that on Monday, the city will face collapse.

Mar 8, 2026

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Moscow-Dubai plane makes emergency landing in SochiThe prosecutor's office is investigating the circumstances of the emergency landing in Sochi.

Mar 8, 2026

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Ural Airlines Dubai flight makes emergency landing in SochiThe transport prosecutor's office is investigating after a Ural Airlines flight from Moscow to Dubai made an emergency landing in Sochi.

Mar 8, 2026

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