Latest Transport News from Russia

Truck fire sparks 9-kilometer jam on M-4Truck fire sparks 9-kilometer jam on M-4
Truck fire sparks 9-kilometer jam on M-4On January 26, a truck fire caused a 9-kilometer traffic jam on the M-4 Don highway near Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, stretching towards Rostov.
Forecasters warn Voronezh drivers of hazardous conditions on M-4 highwayForecasters warn Voronezh drivers of hazardous conditions on M-4 highway
Forecasters warn Voronezh drivers of hazardous conditions on M-4 highwayTomorrow, sections of the M-4 Don Highway are expected to be hit by heavy rain in the south and snow in the north, posing risks to drivers.
Volgograd Drivers Face Winter Diesel Fuel ShortageVolgograd Drivers Face Winter Diesel Fuel Shortage
Volgograd Drivers Face Winter Diesel Fuel ShortageCar owners are forced to use off-season diesel, risking engine failure in freezing temperatures, as winter-grade fuel becomes scarce at local stations.
Winter diesel fuel suddenly disappears from gas stations in VolgogradWinter diesel fuel suddenly disappears from gas stations in Volgograd
Winter diesel fuel suddenly disappears from gas stations in VolgogradDrivers are forced to refuel, risking not being able to start their car engines on frosty mornings.
Kazan Airport issues passenger notice amid booking system failureKazan Airport issues passenger notice amid booking system failure
Kazan Airport issues passenger notice amid booking system failureKazan Airport reports that one of its passenger and baggage check-in systems is operating in a limited mode, with staff using an alternative system to maintain flight schedules.
Technical Failure Fixed: Sochi Airport Resumes Normal OperationsTechnical Failure Fixed: Sochi Airport Resumes Normal Operations
Technical Failure Fixed: Sochi Airport Resumes Normal OperationsThe 'Astra' ('Sirena-Travel') check-in system has been restored. Airport authorities warn that flight schedule adjustments are possible.
Tolmachevo Airport deploys additional staff amid booking system outageTolmachevo Airport deploys additional staff amid booking system outage
Tolmachevo Airport deploys additional staff amid booking system outageAlso, the number of open counters has been increased.
Nizhny Novgorod airport: manual check-in after system failureNizhny Novgorod airport: manual check-in after system failure
Nizhny Novgorod airport: manual check-in after system failureDue to a failure in the Leonardo booking system, airlines are forced to check in passengers manually. The problem is observed in several regions.
Airlines' system failure prompts manual check-in at Nizhny Novgorod airportAirlines' system failure prompts manual check-in at Nizhny Novgorod airport
Airlines' system failure prompts manual check-in at Nizhny Novgorod airportA technical failure in key passenger service systems has affected airlines in several regions, with Nizhny Novgorod's Chkalov airport resorting to manual check-ins.
Running Doe Interchange in Nizhnevartovsk to Close from FebruaryRunning Doe Interchange in Nizhnevartovsk to Close from February
Running Doe Interchange in Nizhnevartovsk to Close from FebruaryThe overpass across the railway is set for major repairs.
Gagarin Airport experiences booking system failureGagarin Airport experiences booking system failure
Gagarin Airport experiences booking system failureA system failure at Saratov's Gagarin Airport on January 26 is forcing staff to manually enter passenger data during check-in, leading to delays.
Two Railroad Crossings in Ryazan Region to Close for RepairsTwo Railroad Crossings in Ryazan Region to Close for Repairs
Two Railroad Crossings in Ryazan Region to Close for RepairsIn Ryazan region, two railroad crossings will be temporarily closed due to repair work, the regional Ministry of Transport reported.
Krasnodar Airport Schedule Disrupted by Registration System FailureKrasnodar Airport Schedule Disrupted by Registration System Failure
Krasnodar Airport Schedule Disrupted by Registration System FailureA global failure in the Astra registration system has temporarily halted passenger and baggage check-in at Krasnodar airport, potentially causing flight schedule adjustments.
Global system failure disrupts check-in at Sochi AirportGlobal system failure disrupts check-in at Sochi Airport
Global system failure disrupts check-in at Sochi AirportPassengers are being checked in manually at Sochi Airport, leading to potential flight delays following a major technical outage.
Cable Car Planned at Chernigovskaya Embankment in Nizhny NovgorodCable Car Planned at Chernigovskaya Embankment in Nizhny Novgorod
Cable Car Planned at Chernigovskaya Embankment in Nizhny NovgorodIn Nizhny Novgorod, plans are underway to build a cable car between Chernigovskaya Embankment and Barminskaya Street. The project is in the refinement stage.
Cable car planned for Chernigovskaya Embankment in Nizhny NovgorodCable car planned for Chernigovskaya Embankment in Nizhny Novgorod
Cable car planned for Chernigovskaya Embankment in Nizhny NovgorodA cable car is planned to connect Chernigovskaya Embankment and Barminskaya Street in Nizhny Novgorod, with the territory planning project currently under adjustment.
Flights delayed in Volgograd due to system failureFlights delayed in Volgograd due to system failure
Flights delayed in Volgograd due to system failureTwo flights to Volgograd from Moscow and St. Petersburg are delayed due to a global reservation system failure, as reported by major airlines.
Will Tolls Increase on the M-4 Don Highway?Will Tolls Increase on the M-4 Don Highway?
Will Tolls Increase on the M-4 Don Highway?Avtodor confirmed the planned annual indexation of tariffs on the federal M-4 Don highway, but the exact timing for the increase has not been determined.
Novorossiysk Highway Reconstruction in Sochi Set for Summer CompletionNovorossiysk Highway Reconstruction in Sochi Set for Summer Completion
Novorossiysk Highway Reconstruction in Sochi Set for Summer CompletionA major renovation of the historic 5.5 km road is underway. The project budget exceeds 440 million rubles ($4.4 million).
Flights delayed in Volgograd amid global airline booking failureFlights delayed in Volgograd amid global airline booking failure
Flights delayed in Volgograd amid global airline booking failureAirlines are warning of possible schedule changes.
Route 36 shortened again amid snow clearance disputeRoute 36 shortened again amid snow clearance dispute
Route 36 shortened again amid snow clearance disputeIn Perm, bus route 36 has been shortened once more after issues that began during the New Year holidays, with the transport department blaming poor road clearance and the developer claiming maintenance is adequate.
Planned Adjustment: M-4 Don Highway Tolls May RisePlanned Adjustment: M-4 Don Highway Tolls May Rise
Planned Adjustment: M-4 Don Highway Tolls May RiseAvtodor responds to questions about potential fare increases on the M-4 Don highway, stating that annual adjustments are planned but not yet scheduled.
Avtodor Denies Rumors of Toll Hike on M-12Avtodor Denies Rumors of Toll Hike on M-12
Avtodor Denies Rumors of Toll Hike on M-12The state highway company Avtodor has refuted rumors about increased tolls on the M-12 Moscow–Kazan route, stating that no decision has been made this year.
Yekaterinburg Offers Free Public Transport, But With a CatchYekaterinburg Offers Free Public Transport, But With a Catch
Yekaterinburg Offers Free Public Transport, But With a CatchThe city will provide free rides on municipal transport for participants of the 'Lyzhnya Rossii' (Russia's Ski Track) event on 14 February 2026, but only for a few hours.