Latest Transport News from Russia

Volgograd sees spike in paid car jump-start services during frostDrivers in Volgograd can get a jump-start service in under 30 minutes, any time of day or night, for 500 to 5,000 rubles (approx. $6–$60 at current rates).

Feb 18, 2026

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Heavy Moscow snow disrupts Chelyabinsk airport scheduleThree flights are delayed at Chelyabinsk airport due to heavy snowfall in Moscow and the closure of Sheremetyevo airport. The delays include two arriving Aeroflot flights and one departure.

Feb 18, 2026

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Reversible lane to be restored during Dimitro Bridge repairsRepair work on the Dimitro Bridge in Novosibirsk will begin this winter, the vice mayor announced.

Feb 18, 2026

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Sochi airport warns of delays due to Moscow weatherForecasts indicate that severe weather conditions in the Moscow region will persist for two days.

Feb 18, 2026

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Tons of Rebar and Concrete for Sennaya Square Metro StationSubterranean and surface construction work for a new metro station is simultaneously underway on Sennaya Square in Nizhny Novgorod.

Feb 18, 2026

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Direct Train From Samara to Kazan Not Planned for 2026A direct rail link between Samara and Kazan will not be launched in 2026, as officials analyze demand on a newly launched transit route. The project had previously failed due to low popularity.

Feb 18, 2026

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High-Speed Train from Samara to Ufa to Launch Soon, Says Railway ChiefThe head of the Kuibyshev Railway has announced plans to launch a high-speed train from Samara to Ufa, with technical readiness for a start by April 30.

Feb 18, 2026

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Construction begins on Sennaya Square metro stationWork is underway both underground and on the surface, with massive use of rebar and concrete.

Feb 18, 2026

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Subsidies for Sochi-Sukhum sea transport top 80 million rublesCompanies with Russian vessels built no earlier than January 1, 2018, can participate in the selection for funding.

Feb 18, 2026

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Volgograd: Fuel Prices Rise AgainIn Volgograd, another increase in automobile fuel prices has been recorded. This comes amid abnormal frosts affecting the region.

Feb 18, 2026

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Heavy snowfall paralyzes traffic, sparks 8-point jams in MoscowWe show the aftermath of a raging winter storm that has paralyzed roads in Moscow and the surrounding region with heavy snow and major traffic jams.

Feb 18, 2026

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'How Much More?': Volgograd Fuel Prices Rise OvernightWe detail the overnight increases in gasoline prices at major fueling stations in Volgograd during a cold snap.

Feb 18, 2026

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Novosibirsk Road Closure Causes 20-Minute Minibus WalkA local resident has shown the blocked road area, leading to longer walks for minibus access.

Feb 18, 2026

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Railway chief announces Samara-Ufa high-speed train launchThe head of the Kuibyshev Railway, Vyacheslav Dmitriev, stated that a high-speed electric train from Samara to Ufa could launch by April 30, with technical readiness confirmed.

Feb 18, 2026

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Reversible Traffic Organized on Svetlograd to Budennovsk RouteAuthorities have set up reversible traffic on a key highway in Stavropol Krai after closing it for hours due to a blizzard and poor visibility.

Feb 18, 2026

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Morning Traffic Jams Accumulate on Gaidar Square After Rush HourA photo correspondent from 59.RU visited Gaidar Square after morning rush hour to assess the traffic situation following recent changes to the flow.

Feb 17, 2026

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Heavy snowfall in Moscow causes flight delays in KazanSheremetyevo Airport in Moscow was temporarily closed due to severe weather, leading to multiple flight delays in Kazan.

Feb 17, 2026

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Irbit Highway Widening Priced at 4.9 Billion RublesThe expansion of the Irbit Highway to four lanes is estimated at 4.9 billion rubles (approx. $53 million), but the project's timeline remains undetermined pending funding sources.

Feb 17, 2026

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Cost Revealed for Expanding Highway Near Tyumen After Deadly AccidentThe estimated cost to widen the regional road from Tyumen to Irbit is 4.9 billion rubles (about $49 million at current rates), but construction timelines remain undecided following a recent fatal crash.

Feb 17, 2026

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Yaroslavl Gripped by Traffic Jams After SnowfallOn the morning of January 27, after a snowfall, multi-kilometer traffic jams formed in Yaroslavl. The level of traffic congestion in the city reached 8 points.

Feb 17, 2026

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Collision on Tram Tracks in Ulyanovsk's Zasviyazhsky DistrictA collision between a minibus and a car on tram tracks in Ulyanovsk has blocked electric transport, leading to the temporary rerouting of tram route No. 5.

Feb 17, 2026

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Tula residents wait an hour for public transport in freezing weatherResidents of Tula are complaining about poor public transport service, forcing them to wait nearly an hour at stops in temperatures below -10°C (14°F) and strong winds.

Feb 17, 2026

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Snowfall Causes Major Traffic Jams in Yaroslavl DistrictsHeavy snow on January 27 led to severe traffic congestion in Yaroslavl's Frunzensky District, with major roads at a standstill and public transport delays.

Feb 17, 2026

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Kursk Highway section in Voronezh region widened to four lanesThe road surface was renewed and barriers were installed on the expanded highway section.

Feb 17, 2026

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Weather in Moscow disrupts Ufa airport flight scheduleUfa airport is experiencing flight schedule changes due to bad weather at Moscow's air hub, causing delays.

Feb 17, 2026

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