Latest Transport News from Russia

Heavy Snowfall Paralyzes Moscow, Traffic Jams Hit 8 PointsHeavy Snowfall Paralyzes Moscow, Traffic Jams Hit 8 Points
Heavy Snowfall Paralyzes Moscow, Traffic Jams Hit 8 PointsResidents are complaining about numerous traffic accidents.
Nizhny Novgorod Alters Bus Route to Leninsky DistrictNizhny Novgorod Alters Bus Route to Leninsky District
Nizhny Novgorod Alters Bus Route to Leninsky DistrictStarting January 29, bus route No. 52 in Nizhny Novgorod will be partially rerouted to include Admiral Makarov and Dargomyzhsky streets, as announced by the Center for Transport System Development.
Rostov Invests 40 Billion Rubles in Traffic CamerasRostov Invests 40 Billion Rubles in Traffic Cameras
Rostov Invests 40 Billion Rubles in Traffic CamerasThe investment is planned to be recouped through fines that will be issued to motorists.
Rostov region to spend 40 billion rubles on new traffic camerasRostov region to spend 40 billion rubles on new traffic cameras
Rostov region to spend 40 billion rubles on new traffic camerasThe authorities of the Rostov region will spend over 40 billion rubles (approx. $444 million at current rates) on a concession agreement with the company Urbantech-SZ to install 1,000 new traffic enforcement cameras. The costs are planned to be recouped through fines issued to motorists.
Omsk to ban chaotic bus ads and overhaul transport systemOmsk to ban chaotic bus ads and overhaul transport system
Omsk to ban chaotic bus ads and overhaul transport systemCity council deputies have approved amendments to introduce a unified design code for public transport. They also voted to increase penalties for illegal parking.
Tourists Stranded at Chelyabinsk Airport En Route to PhuketTourists Stranded at Chelyabinsk Airport En Route to Phuket
Tourists Stranded at Chelyabinsk Airport En Route to PhuketA flight to Thailand has been delayed indefinitely due to technical issues and crew exceeding their legal working hours. Passengers fear their long-awaited vacation may be ruined.
Tourists Bound for Phuket Stuck at Chelyabinsk AirportTourists Bound for Phuket Stuck at Chelyabinsk Airport
Tourists Bound for Phuket Stuck at Chelyabinsk AirportA flight from Chelyabinsk to Phuket has been delayed for over 12 hours due to a broken engine, leaving hundreds of passengers waiting as their vacations hang in the balance.
Krasnodar Transport Union Head Discusses Fines and Fare IncreasesKrasnodar Transport Union Head Discusses Fines and Fare Increases
Krasnodar Transport Union Head Discusses Fines and Fare IncreasesThe head of the Kuban transport union comments on recent fines for carriers in Krasnodar, highlighting challenges in fleet renewal and fare pricing.
Deputies approve stricter fines for parking on lawns in RyazanDeputies approve stricter fines for parking on lawns in Ryazan
Deputies approve stricter fines for parking on lawns in RyazanThe Ryazan Regional Duma has passed a bill in first reading to increase penalties for parking on lawns, flowerbeds, and playgrounds.
Kazan Residents Urged to Report Train SurfersKazan Residents Urged to Report Train Surfers
Kazan Residents Urged to Report Train SurfersTeenagers have been spotted clinging to trams in Kazan, prompting calls for public reports and warnings of fines from 4,000 to 300,000 rubles (approximately $40 to $3,000) and up to two years in prison.
Tram Route 8 Altered for Sibirskaya Reconstruction in PermTram Route 8 Altered for Sibirskaya Reconstruction in Perm
Tram Route 8 Altered for Sibirskaya Reconstruction in PermStarting January 29, tram track reconstruction on Sibirskaya Street in Perm will reroute line 8, with services diverted through Kuibysheva and Revolyutsii streets.
Nikolaevsky Bridge to temporarily suspend bus lane — here's whyNikolaevsky Bridge to temporarily suspend bus lane — here's why
Nikolaevsky Bridge to temporarily suspend bus lane — here's whyDrivers from Tikhie Zori are complaining about traffic jams, prompting a temporary cancellation of the bus lane on Nikolaevsky Bridge.
Nearly 80% of accident-damaged new trams in Saratov repairedNearly 80% of accident-damaged new trams in Saratov repaired
Nearly 80% of accident-damaged new trams in Saratov repairedSaratov authorities have repaired most of the city's new high-speed trams, with 37 out of 45 previously idle vehicles now back in service, Mayor Mikhail Isaev announced.
SibAero Prepares Project for New Terminal at Bratsk AirportSibAero Prepares Project for New Terminal at Bratsk Airport
SibAero Prepares Project for New Terminal at Bratsk AirportSiberian Airports (SibAero) is developing plans for a new terminal complex at Bratsk Airport, according to Interfax citing the airline's press service.
Passengers report crowding at multiple Moscow metro stationsPassengers report crowding at multiple Moscow metro stations
Passengers report crowding at multiple Moscow metro stationsReaders of MSK1.RU reported dense crowds and difficulties boarding trains at several stations on Wednesday, attributing the surge to heavy snowfall.
Volgograd allocates billion for four Longitudinal highway repairsVolgograd allocates billion for four Longitudinal highway repairs
Volgograd allocates billion for four Longitudinal highway repairsThe municipal enterprise 'Komdorstroy' is seeking a contractor to repair several major streets in Volgograd, including Lenin Avenue and Heroes of Stalingrad Avenue, with over a billion rubles (approximately $11 million at current rates) allocated.
Volgograd to repair four sections of two Longitudinal Highways for a billionVolgograd to repair four sections of two Longitudinal Highways for a billion
Volgograd to repair four sections of two Longitudinal Highways for a billionLenina Avenue and Lazorevaya Street are promised repairs as part of a billion-ruble project covering four sections of the First and Second Longitudinal Highways in Volgograd.
Krasnoyarsk Metro Social Media Resumes After Two-Month SilenceKrasnoyarsk Metro Social Media Resumes After Two-Month Silence
Krasnoyarsk Metro Social Media Resumes After Two-Month SilenceThe Krasnoyarsk metro's official Telegram channel has broken a two-and-a-half-month silence, posting details about future station entrances and exits. The channel's previous post was in November.
Tyumen Residents Travel 10 km More Due to Closed Turn to UspenkaTyumen Residents Travel 10 km More Due to Closed Turn to Uspenka
Tyumen Residents Travel 10 km More Due to Closed Turn to UspenkaDue to the closed exit to the village of Uspenka, drivers have to cover an additional ten kilometers.
Closed Turn to Village Disrupts Deliveries for Tyumen ResidentsClosed Turn to Village Disrupts Deliveries for Tyumen Residents
Closed Turn to Village Disrupts Deliveries for Tyumen ResidentsResidents of Tyumen are struggling as a key turn to Uspenka village has been closed, forcing drivers to take a 10-kilometer detour.
Passenger trains delayed for hours due to Crimean Bridge suspensionPassenger trains delayed for hours due to Crimean Bridge suspension
Passenger trains delayed for hours due to Crimean Bridge suspensionPassenger trains, including several Moscow-bound routes, have been delayed for up to seven hours following a temporary halt on the Crimean Bridge overnight on January 28.
Fare rises by 20 rubles on another Ufa bus routeFare rises by 20 rubles on another Ufa bus route
Fare rises by 20 rubles on another Ufa bus routeBus route 350 in Ufa will see a fare hike starting February 1, with end-to-end trips costing 150 rubles.
New Electric Trains to Serve Samara Region RoutesNew Electric Trains to Serve Samara Region Routes
New Electric Trains to Serve Samara Region RoutesAnd on which other routes, in your opinion, is the rolling stock long overdue for replacement?
Several Stavropol trains delayed due to Crimean Bridge traffic haltSeveral Stavropol trains delayed due to Crimean Bridge traffic halt
Several Stavropol trains delayed due to Crimean Bridge traffic haltOn January 28, traffic on the Crimean Bridge was suspended, causing delays of 1.5 to 5.5 hours for several trains, including those from Stavropol, and passengers will be provided with water and food.