Latest Transport News from Russia

Ufa Residents: 'Pool Money for Bus' Amid Packed MinibusUfa Residents: 'Pool Money for Bus' Amid Packed Minibus
Ufa Residents: 'Pool Money for Bus' Amid Packed MinibusIs it a joy to live in new neighborhoods?
Samara Oblast Appears on Moscow Transport CardsSamara Oblast Appears on Moscow Transport Cards
Samara Oblast Appears on Moscow Transport CardsSamara Oblast has been featured on Moscow's transport cards in a new tourism campaign, bringing the region closer to the capital, according to the regional Ministry of Tourism.
Tula Drivers Warned of Fines for Stopping on Tram TracksTula Drivers Warned of Fines for Stopping on Tram Tracks
Tula Drivers Warned of Fines for Stopping on Tram TracksTula officials report increasing incidents where cars halt tram traffic by parking on or getting stuck on rails.
Multiple tow trucks haul away illegally parked cars in Novosibirsk raidMultiple tow trucks haul away illegally parked cars in Novosibirsk raid
Multiple tow trucks haul away illegally parked cars in Novosibirsk raidTraffic police and NGS journalists conducted a parking enforcement raid in central Novosibirsk, using several tow trucks to remove vehicles parked in prohibited areas.
Closure of Trolleybus Routes Postponed in YaroslavlClosure of Trolleybus Routes Postponed in Yaroslavl
Closure of Trolleybus Routes Postponed in YaroslavlAuthorities have delayed the suspension of trolleybus routes No. 4 and No. 8, now it will happen in spring.
Truck Collision Causes Major Traffic Jam on M-4 Don HighwayTruck Collision Causes Major Traffic Jam on M-4 Don Highway
Truck Collision Causes Major Traffic Jam on M-4 Don HighwayA crash between a truck and a passenger car on the M-4 Don highway has created a 10-kilometer traffic jam. Some drivers have been stuck in it for over an hour.
Traffic police did not fine microbus with 'VOR' plateTraffic police did not fine microbus with 'VOR' plate
Traffic police did not fine microbus with 'VOR' plateThe Chelyabinsk traffic police explained why the driver of a microbus with the license plate 'VOR' was not fined for parking on the sidewalk. The reason was unloading operations near the Arbitration Court.
Deadlines Shifted: When Two Trolleybus Routes in Yaroslavl Will CloseDeadlines Shifted: When Two Trolleybus Routes in Yaroslavl Will Close
Deadlines Shifted: When Two Trolleybus Routes in Yaroslavl Will CloseAuthorities have announced new dates for the suspension of two trolleybus routes in Yaroslavl.
Truck Collision Sparks Huge Traffic Jam on M-4 Don HighwayTruck Collision Sparks Huge Traffic Jam on M-4 Don Highway
Truck Collision Sparks Huge Traffic Jam on M-4 Don HighwayA ten-kilometer traffic jam on the M-4 Don highway near Ayutinsky, Rostov Oblast, has left some drivers stranded for over an hour after a crash involving a truck and a car.
Bypass road on Neftevetka in Vladivostok may be completed by start of school yearBypass road on Neftevetka in Vladivostok may be completed by start of school year
Bypass road on Neftevetka in Vladivostok may be completed by start of school yearConstruction workers have started removing the old pavement on Neftevetka, with the bypass road potentially ready by the start of the 2026 school year.
Traffic Police Explain Why 'THIEF' Van Wasn't FinedTraffic Police Explain Why 'THIEF' Van Wasn't Fined
Traffic Police Explain Why 'THIEF' Van Wasn't FinedOn Thursday, January 29, traffic police in Chelyabinsk explained why a van with the license plate 'THIEF' avoided a fine for parking on a sidewalk near the Arbitration Court.
Kuybyshev Railway to launch themed weekend tours from TolyattiKuybyshev Railway to launch themed weekend tours from Tolyatti
Kuybyshev Railway to launch themed weekend tours from TolyattiThe Kuybyshev Railway will launch a series of themed weekend tours from Tolyatti in 2026, providing all-inclusive travel packages with excursions, meals, and transfers.
Snowfall causes dozens of bus delays in Moscow regionSnowfall causes dozens of bus delays in Moscow region
Snowfall causes dozens of bus delays in Moscow regionDelays range from 20 minutes to over an hour on various routes.
Aptekarskaya Street in Vtorchermet to close for two monthsAptekarskaya Street in Vtorchermet to close for two months
Aptekarskaya Street in Vtorchermet to close for two monthsTraffic on Aptekarskaya Street in Yekaterinburg will be completely closed from February 16 to April 7 due to major sewer repairs.
Small but key Vtorchermet street to close for two monthsSmall but key Vtorchermet street to close for two months
Small but key Vtorchermet street to close for two monthsIn Yekaterinburg, Aptekarskaya Street will be closed from February 16 to April 7 for sewer network repairs, affecting traffic on Vtorchermet.
Tula residents: Transport chaos after snowfall like 30 years agoTula residents: Transport chaos after snowfall like 30 years ago
Tula residents: Transport chaos after snowfall like 30 years agoFollowing a night of snowfall, public transport in Tula has become severely overcrowded, leaving residents struggling to get to work.
Overturned Truck Blocks M-12 HighwayOverturned Truck Blocks M-12 Highway
Overturned Truck Blocks M-12 HighwayTraffic towards Yekaterinburg is hampered due to an accident with a truck. Drivers are offered alternative routes.
Truck Overturns on M-12 Highway, Blocking Traffic to YekaterinburgTruck Overturns on M-12 Highway, Blocking Traffic to Yekaterinburg
Truck Overturns on M-12 Highway, Blocking Traffic to YekaterinburgTraffic towards Yekaterinburg is heavily congested after a truck overturned on the M-12 highway in the Urals, causing a major backup.
Passengers outraged by dirt in new Volgograd tram cabinsPassengers outraged by dirt in new Volgograd tram cabins
Passengers outraged by dirt in new Volgograd tram cabinsVolgograd residents express outrage over filthy conditions in new trams, while city officials blame weather but admit daily cleaning is necessary.
Roads in Engels District to be updated for 434 million rublesRoads in Engels District to be updated for 434 million rubles
Roads in Engels District to be updated for 434 million rublesRepairs will affect roads in the city and villages
Volgograd residents complain about filthy new tram interiorsVolgograd residents complain about filthy new tram interiors
Volgograd residents complain about filthy new tram interiorsOfficials ask residents to consider the region's weather conditions before complaining.
Is a Metro Station Needed at Samara's Railway Station? The Head of KbZhD Weighs InIs a Metro Station Needed at Samara's Railway Station? The Head of KbZhD Weighs In
Is a Metro Station Needed at Samara's Railway Station? The Head of KbZhD Weighs InSamara needs five more metro stations, with one planned near the railway station. The head of the Kuibyshev Railway (KbZhD) has voiced his support for the project.
Travel card system launched in Yaroslavl RegionTravel card system launched in Yaroslavl Region
Travel card system launched in Yaroslavl RegionResidents of four cities can get travel cards for free. The monthly pass costs 1,700 rubles (approximately $85 at current rates).
Woman breaks finger in overcrowded Tomsk minibusWoman breaks finger in overcrowded Tomsk minibus
Woman breaks finger in overcrowded Tomsk minibusA woman in Tomsk suffered a broken finger in a crowded minibus on 29 January, and the driver took her to the hospital for treatment.