Latest Transport News from Russia

Cargo Held Hostage in Feud Between Stricken Transport CompaniesCargo Held Hostage in Feud Between Stricken Transport Companies
Cargo Held Hostage in Feud Between Stricken Transport CompaniesIrkutsk entrepreneurs are caught in a dispute between two carriers from Moscow and Kazan and may lose their cargo.
Drivers in Krasnoyarsk wait days to report accidentsDrivers in Krasnoyarsk wait days to report accidents
Drivers in Krasnoyarsk wait days to report accidentsA resident couldn't register a car accident for over a day due to a staff shortage at the reporting station. The State Traffic Safety Inspectorate explains this can happen during icy weather.
Car collides with tram in VolgogradCar collides with tram in Volgograd
Car collides with tram in VolgogradDue to an accident on Golubinskaya Street, the routes of four tram lines have been changed, and traffic police inspectors are expected to arrive.
Makarovo bridge in Spas-Klepiki closed until springMakarovo bridge in Spas-Klepiki closed until spring
Makarovo bridge in Spas-Klepiki closed until springAuthorities in Spas-Klepiki have closed the bridge near Makarovo village for repairs until March 3, advising drivers to use an alternate route.
Omsk to fine some bus owners for incorrect vehicle colorsOmsk to fine some bus owners for incorrect vehicle colors
Omsk to fine some bus owners for incorrect vehicle colorsOmsk City Council has discussed fines for public transport operators violating a new color scheme, with penalties set at 10,000 rubles (about $100 at current rates). The rules will only apply to newly purchased vehicles, and implementation awaits regional approval.
Car crash halts tram traffic in central VolgogradCar crash halts tram traffic in central Volgograd
Car crash halts tram traffic in central VolgogradA collision between a Ford Focus and a tram in central Volgograd has disrupted several tram routes, with dispatchers awaiting traffic police.
Minibus Route No. 17 to Close in ChelyabinskMinibus Route No. 17 to Close in Chelyabinsk
Minibus Route No. 17 to Close in ChelyabinskMinibus route No. 17 in Chelyabinsk will stop running from January 26, with passengers offered an alternative bus route on a similar path.
Muscovites Warned of 7-Point Traffic Jams and Road ClosuresMuscovites Warned of 7-Point Traffic Jams and Road Closures
Muscovites Warned of 7-Point Traffic Jams and Road ClosuresUS Special Envoy Steve Witcoff is scheduled to arrive at the Kremlin this evening, prompting traffic alerts in Moscow.
Popular Chelyabinsk Marshrutka to Cease OperationsPopular Chelyabinsk Marshrutka to Cease Operations
Popular Chelyabinsk Marshrutka to Cease OperationsMarshrutka number 17 in Chelyabinsk will stop running on January 26, with transport officials proposing bus number 17a as an alternative route.
Students Get Free Public Transport in Angarsk and BratskStudents Get Free Public Transport in Angarsk and Bratsk
Students Get Free Public Transport in Angarsk and BratskUniversity and college students in Angarsk and Bratsk (in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia) will enjoy free public transport on Russian Student's Day, January 25. The promotions vary by city, with different dates and times for free travel.
Samara Mayor to Phase Out One Type of Public TransportSamara Mayor to Phase Out One Type of Public Transport
Samara Mayor to Phase Out One Type of Public TransportMayor Ivan Noskov announced plans to remove marshrutka minibuses from Samara's streets, replacing them with modern buses, and provided a phone number for public transport complaints.
Half of Buses in Novokuznetsk Fail to Operate in Extreme ColdHalf of Buses in Novokuznetsk Fail to Operate in Extreme Cold
Half of Buses in Novokuznetsk Fail to Operate in Extreme ColdThe mayor threatens to fine the scandalous transport company after half of the buses in Novokuznetsk did not run during the -50°C (-58°F) frosts.
Prosecutor's office finds cleaning violations on fourth Ob bridgeProsecutor's office finds cleaning violations on fourth Ob bridge
Prosecutor's office finds cleaning violations on fourth Ob bridgeThe Novosibirsk prosecutor's office has issued a warning to the concessionaire responsible for maintaining the fourth bridge over the Ob after finding violations in road surface upkeep.
Bus in Arkhangelsk evacuated after smoke reportsBus in Arkhangelsk evacuated after smoke reports
Bus in Arkhangelsk evacuated after smoke reportsOn January 22, a bus in Arkhangelsk was taken out of service, forcing all passengers to exit after reports of smoke in the cabin.
Video Poll at Postnikov Ravine: Samara Residents Complain of Tram OvercrowdingVideo Poll at Postnikov Ravine: Samara Residents Complain of Tram Overcrowding
Video Poll at Postnikov Ravine: Samara Residents Complain of Tram OvercrowdingNew carriages are available, but crowding and long waits remain a harsh reality.
Volgabas Buses Finally Arrive in Yakutsk, Transferred to CarrierVolgabas Buses Finally Arrive in Yakutsk, Transferred to Carrier
Volgabas Buses Finally Arrive in Yakutsk, Transferred to CarrierThe buses have already been allocated to specific routes.
Flight from Tomsk to St. Petersburg delayed by 9 hoursFlight from Tomsk to St. Petersburg delayed by 9 hours
Flight from Tomsk to St. Petersburg delayed by 9 hoursA technical issue has caused a nine-hour delay for a Nordwind flight, affecting 170 passengers.
Tolmachevo Airport sets passenger record in 2025Tolmachevo Airport sets passenger record in 2025
Tolmachevo Airport sets passenger record in 2025Novosibirsk's Tolmachevo Airport handled 9.682 million passengers in 2025, a 4% increase over the previous year, breaking its own record.
Novosibirsk mayor reports drop in road accidents, plans camera upgradesNovosibirsk mayor reports drop in road accidents, plans camera upgrades
Novosibirsk mayor reports drop in road accidents, plans camera upgradesMayor Maxim Kudryavtsev stated the number of accidents has fallen, attributing the decrease partly to road repairs and other improvements.
Volgograd Resident Sues City Hall Over Parking FinesVolgograd Resident Sues City Hall Over Parking Fines
Volgograd Resident Sues City Hall Over Parking FinesA father of many children filed an appeal after the district court refused to cancel fines totaling 35,000 rubles (approximately $350 at current rates), challenging seven parking tickets for parking in a green zone.
Two flights delayed at Sochi Airport over prior restrictionsTwo flights delayed at Sochi Airport over prior restrictions
Two flights delayed at Sochi Airport over prior restrictionsAfter restrictions were imposed, Sochi Airport is now operating normally, but departures for two flights to Urgench and Kazan have been delayed by more than two hours.
Village in Khanty-Mansi Okrug loses public transport to cityVillage in Khanty-Mansi Okrug loses public transport to city
Village in Khanty-Mansi Okrug loses public transport to cityResidents of Verkhne-Mysovaya village have been without a bus link to Lyantor since last September, forcing them to use taxis to travel 24 kilometers for essential supplies.
Samara Considers Tram Return to Khlebnaya SquareSamara Considers Tram Return to Khlebnaya Square
Samara Considers Tram Return to Khlebnaya SquareLocal residents have been demanding the return of trams to Khlebnaya Square for years, and city transport officials have indicated that changes to the route network are being considered.
Stavropol and Mineralnye Vody airport terminals to be reconstructed by 2030Stavropol and Mineralnye Vody airport terminals to be reconstructed by 2030
Stavropol and Mineralnye Vody airport terminals to be reconstructed by 2030Authorities in Russia's Stavropol Krai are planning to reconstruct the international terminals at Stavropol and Mineralnye Vody airports by 2030, following a surge in passenger traffic that exceeded 5.1 million in 2025.