Latest Transport News from Russia

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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Central Cofferdam Work Starts on Yakutia's Lena BridgeThe installation of the first elements for the central cofferdam of the Lena Bridge in Yakutia has begun, employing a technology unparalleled in bridge construction.

Mar 3, 2026

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Truck convoy halted on highway near Volgograd due to fogMovement restrictions were introduced due to fog on January 29 and remain in effect.

Mar 3, 2026

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Gasoline Prices Rise Again in OmskOn January 30, 2026, gasoline prices increased at two fueling stations in Omsk, Russia, marking another hike in fuel costs for the region.

Mar 3, 2026

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Fog-related road closure strands truck column near VolgogradA dense fog has led to a 160-kilometer stretch of highway being closed, leaving a long column of trucks stranded near Volgograd since last night.

Mar 3, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Ring Road section dug up for pipe installationStarting February 4, temporary restrictions will be imposed at the 17th kilometer of the Yekaterinburg Ring Road. Traffic will be organized along the shoulder.

Mar 3, 2026

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Tram No. 2 Temporarily Halted in Nizhny NovgorodTram service on route No. 2 along the outer ring in Nizhny Novgorod was suspended on January 30. The stoppage is due to an accident on a water pipeline.

Mar 3, 2026

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Busy Section of Yekaterinburg Ring Road to Be Dug Up for Pipe InstallationConstruction for a culvert pipe on a key section of the Yekaterinburg Ring Road will lead to lane closures and a detour onto the shoulder from early February.

Mar 3, 2026

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Nizhny Novgorod tram №2 suspended due to utility failureTram №2 in Nizhny Novgorod has been temporarily suspended on its outer ring route because of a water supply line accident, the company 'Ecological Projects' reported.

Mar 3, 2026

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Illegal Parking Paralyzes Tram Traffic in Ulyanovsk CenterOn January 30 at 11:20, tram traffic in central Ulyanovsk was paralyzed after a driver parked a Nissan crossover in the second row, blocking the tracks.

Mar 3, 2026

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Krasnodar-Yakutsk flights to resume this springFlights from Krasnodar to Yakutsk will resume in spring, operated by Yakutia Airlines, with tickets starting from 32,500 rubles (approximately $325).

Mar 2, 2026

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Trans-Ural Traffic Police Devise New Ways to Combat Drunk DriversDrunk drivers caused 98 accidents in the Trans-Ural region in 2025, resulting in 30 deaths and 115 injuries, traffic police reported.

Mar 2, 2026

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Overnight snowstorm snarls traffic in VoronezhResidents of Voronezh are complaining about poorly cleared roads after an overnight snowstorm, leading to severe traffic jams and multiple accidents on Monday morning.

Mar 2, 2026

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Sober trolleybus driver with no violations hit schoolboyA trolleybus driver hit a schoolboy in an accident yesterday near Cascade in Omsk, and police say he was sober with no recent traffic violations.

Mar 2, 2026

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Fatal traffic accidents rise in Trans-Urals region: solutions proposedThe head of the Kurgan region traffic police shared grim statistics on rising fatal accidents and discussed ways to fix the problem.

Mar 2, 2026

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Novosibirsk escalates snow removal with traffic police and tow trucksAuthorities in Novosibirsk have stepped up snow clearing in the Oktyabrsky District, deploying extra equipment and enlisting traffic police to tow obstructing vehicles after the prosecutor expressed dissatisfaction.

Mar 2, 2026

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