Latest Transport News from Russia

Concrete blocks close Perm detour road amid highway reconstructionConcrete blocks close Perm detour road amid highway reconstruction
Concrete blocks close Perm detour road amid highway reconstructionBabushkina Street in Perm, a key detour for the closed Cosmonauts Highway, has been barricaded with concrete blocks, causing traffic issues.
Traffic Police Urge Magnitogorsk Drivers to Avoid Travel in Severe FrostTraffic Police Urge Magnitogorsk Drivers to Avoid Travel in Severe Frost
Traffic Police Urge Magnitogorsk Drivers to Avoid Travel in Severe FrostMagnitogorsk's State Traffic Inspectorate has promised 24/7 assistance to drivers stranded during the abnormal frost, offering help with towing and technical services.
10-Point Traffic Jams Paralyze Novosibirsk After Major Crash10-Point Traffic Jams Paralyze Novosibirsk After Major Crash
10-Point Traffic Jams Paralyze Novosibirsk After Major CrashSevere traffic congestion rated at 10 points has brought Novosibirsk to a standstill on the evening of January 21, affecting both banks of the city.
Murmansk prepares strict rules for personal mobility devicesMurmansk prepares strict rules for personal mobility devices
Murmansk prepares strict rules for personal mobility devicesAuthorities in Murmansk are drafting regulations to standardize the use of personal mobility devices in the city, with new rules set to take effect in September 2026.
Rostov transport chief says trolleybuses will not be canceledRostov transport chief says trolleybuses will not be canceled
Rostov transport chief says trolleybuses will not be canceledHead of the transport department Konstantin Lashenko stated that trolleybus routes in Rostov-on-Don will not be canceled. The issue is only about temporary replacement due to worn-out infrastructure.
Rostov transport head clarifies trolleybus plansRostov transport head clarifies trolleybus plans
Rostov transport head clarifies trolleybus plansThe head of Rostov's transport department, Konstantin Lashenko, has addressed residents' concerns about trolleybus elimination, stating that earlier reports were a misinterpretation.
Moscow Opens Kommunarskoye Highway and Changes Bus RoutesMoscow Opens Kommunarskoye Highway and Changes Bus Routes
Moscow Opens Kommunarskoye Highway and Changes Bus RoutesThe newly opened Kommunarskoye Highway serves as an alternative route to Kaluzhskoye Highway in Moscow.
City Hall's Search for Drivers for Vanished Zykovo Minibus So Far UnsuccessfulCity Hall's Search for Drivers for Vanished Zykovo Minibus So Far Unsuccessful
City Hall's Search for Drivers for Vanished Zykovo Minibus So Far UnsuccessfulThe Chita city administration is seeking drivers for two bus routes after a private carrier withdrew, but so far there are no takers. The governor has ordered officials to resolve the issue.
Work in Nizhny Novgorod Metro Tunnels Continues in Cold WeatherWork in Nizhny Novgorod Metro Tunnels Continues in Cold Weather
Work in Nizhny Novgorod Metro Tunnels Continues in Cold WeatherMetro builders are continuing work in tunnels between the future stations 'Ploshchad Svobody' and 'Sennaya', where six thousand brackets are to be installed.
New Carrier Takes Over Omsk Route 100New Carrier Takes Over Omsk Route 100
New Carrier Takes Over Omsk Route 100There must be at least six small-class buses on the route.
Construction of new metro tunnels advances in Nizhny NovgorodConstruction of new metro tunnels advances in Nizhny Novgorod
Construction of new metro tunnels advances in Nizhny NovgorodAt the metro construction site in Nizhny Novgorod, thousands of brackets are being installed for cable lines in the new tunnels. Work continues despite freezing temperatures, with tunnel boring machines completing tasks and equipment setup underway.
Seven attackers on Moscow transport controllers get prison termsSeven attackers on Moscow transport controllers get prison terms
Seven attackers on Moscow transport controllers get prison termsIn Moscow, 39 people were convicted last year for attacking public transport controllers, with seven receiving actual prison sentences.
Federal auditors uncover serious flaws in Kemerovo runway overhaulFederal auditors uncover serious flaws in Kemerovo runway overhaul
Federal auditors uncover serious flaws in Kemerovo runway overhaulA federal audit discovered that reconstruction work at Kemerovo's airport was conducted at inflated prices, with treatment facilities remaining non-operational.
Tomsk Bus Route 5 to Skip Meteelitsa Stop on WeekdaysTomsk Bus Route 5 to Skip Meteelitsa Stop on Weekdays
Tomsk Bus Route 5 to Skip Meteelitsa Stop on WeekdaysTomsk authorities have decided that bus route No. 5 will no longer stop at the Meteelitsa Ski Base on weekdays, but will serve it on weekends and holidays.
Tyumen Deputy Proposes Naming Street After ZhirinovskyTyumen Deputy Proposes Naming Street After Zhirinovsky
Tyumen Deputy Proposes Naming Street After ZhirinovskyA deputy of the Tyumen City Duma has proposed to name an unnamed street after Vladimir Zhirinovsky. The issue will be considered by a specialized commission.
In-demand bus route returns to Omsk city centerIn-demand bus route returns to Omsk city center
In-demand bus route returns to Omsk city centerA carrier has been selected to revive the popular bus route 514 in Omsk, with 10 mid-class buses set to operate.
Uzbekistan Airways flight makes emergency landing in KrasnoyarskUzbekistan Airways flight makes emergency landing in Krasnoyarsk
Uzbekistan Airways flight makes emergency landing in KrasnoyarskA Boeing 767-300 operated by Uzbekistan Airways was forced to land in Krasnoyarsk en route from Tashkent to Vladivostok, with 122 passengers on board.
Tyumen city council proposes naming street after Vladimir ZhirinovskyTyumen city council proposes naming street after Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Tyumen city council proposes naming street after Vladimir ZhirinovskyA proposal to name an unnamed street in Tyumen after the late politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky has been put forward by the city council.
Volgograd Clarifies Rules for Dangerous IntersectionVolgograd Clarifies Rules for Dangerous Intersection
Volgograd Clarifies Rules for Dangerous IntersectionA complex intersection has appeared in the Sovetsky district of Volgograd, confusing drivers.
Volgograd officials explain how to navigate dangerous intersection with new roadVolgograd officials explain how to navigate dangerous intersection with new road
Volgograd officials explain how to navigate dangerous intersection with new roadThe confusing intersection of two roadways, which has left drivers stumped, has appeared in the Sovetsky District.
Irkutsk Tram Track Cleaning Slammed Over Tram BreakdownsIrkutsk Tram Track Cleaning Slammed Over Tram Breakdowns
Irkutsk Tram Track Cleaning Slammed Over Tram BreakdownsA transport blogger in Irkutsk reports that poor snow clearing on tram tracks is leading to frequent tram breakdowns, with only 13 to 18 of 35 trams currently in service.
Car Collision with Special Van Halts Ulyanovsk TramsCar Collision with Special Van Halts Ulyanovsk Trams
Car Collision with Special Van Halts Ulyanovsk TramsA collision between a special communications van and a car on Marata Street in Ulyanovsk has blocked tram tracks, disrupting public transport.
Sochi traffic police file 11 cases over poor snow clearanceSochi traffic police file 11 cases over poor snow clearance
Sochi traffic police file 11 cases over poor snow clearanceContractors and officials face fines after the traffic police in Sochi initiated 11 administrative cases for inadequate winter road maintenance during heavy snowfall.
Traffic Jam Stretches 7 km After Moscow Ring Road ClosureTraffic Jam Stretches 7 km After Moscow Ring Road Closure
Traffic Jam Stretches 7 km After Moscow Ring Road ClosureMoscow transport authorities have closed a section of the inner Moscow Ring Road, causing a 7-kilometer traffic jam and advising drivers to use alternative routes like Akademika Chazova Street.