Latest Transport News from Russia

Sennaya Metro Station Construction Progress on Belinsky StreetSennaya Metro Station Construction Progress on Belinsky Street
Sennaya Metro Station Construction Progress on Belinsky StreetWork is underway near the Happiness shopping center.
Kurgan woman complains to governor about freezing bus, late for workKurgan woman complains to governor about freezing bus, late for work
Kurgan woman complains to governor about freezing bus, late for workOfficials even invited her for a talk, but the issue remains unresolved.
Builder gets suspended sentence for underpass fraud, prosecutor appealsBuilder gets suspended sentence for underpass fraud, prosecutor appeals
Builder gets suspended sentence for underpass fraud, prosecutor appealsA company director was given a suspended sentence for embezzling 93 million rubles (approximately $980,000 at current rates) in advance funds for a pedestrian underpass in Krasnodar, but the prosecutor's office has appealed the verdict as too lenient.
Avtodor advises postponing trips due to frosts on M-12Avtodor advises postponing trips due to frosts on M-12
Avtodor advises postponing trips due to frosts on M-12In the coming days, severe frosts will hit several regions of Russia. Nighttime temperatures may drop to -33°C (-27°F).
FAS Accuses Krasnodar Carriers of Overcharging FaresFAS Accuses Krasnodar Carriers of Overcharging Fares
FAS Accuses Krasnodar Carriers of Overcharging FaresThree major transport companies in Krasnodar have been fined by the regional antitrust authority for illegally raising public transit fares, abusing their dominant market position.
Avtodor Urges Postponing Trips on M-12 Amid Freezing TemperaturesAvtodor Urges Postponing Trips on M-12 Amid Freezing Temperatures
Avtodor Urges Postponing Trips on M-12 Amid Freezing TemperaturesThe state highway company Avtodor has advised drivers in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast to delay travel as overnight temperatures are forecast to plummet to -33°C (-27°F) on the M-12 highway.
Krasnodar Woman Fined for Parking in Formerly Free Zone Without SignsKrasnodar Woman Fined for Parking in Formerly Free Zone Without Signs
Krasnodar Woman Fined for Parking in Formerly Free Zone Without SignsA Krasnodar resident has received multiple fines for parking on Filatova Street, where parking became paid on January 1 but lacked proper signs and markings.
Streets Closed in Central Moscow, Causing Traffic JamsStreets Closed in Central Moscow, Causing Traffic Jams
Streets Closed in Central Moscow, Causing Traffic JamsOn January 23, several streets in central Moscow were closed, leading to congestion on the embankments as drivers face restrictions.
Night parking banned in Ulyanovsk due to snow removal needsNight parking banned in Ulyanovsk due to snow removal needs
Night parking banned in Ulyanovsk due to snow removal needsParked cars are interfering with the work of snow-clearing equipment, prompting the ban.
BMW Driver to Pay 700,000 Rubles for Demolished FenceBMW Driver to Pay 700,000 Rubles for Demolished Fence
BMW Driver to Pay 700,000 Rubles for Demolished FenceA BMW car crashed into a bridge railing after a failed drift attempt on Kuibyshev Street. The culprit will have to compensate for damages exceeding 700,000 rubles (about $7,000 at current rates).
Reckless BMW Driver to Pay for Fence DamageReckless BMW Driver to Pay for Fence Damage
Reckless BMW Driver to Pay for Fence DamageA BMW driver who attempted a drift on Kuibysheva Street in Yekaterinburg crashed into a fence and now faces a bill of over 700,000 rubles for the damages.
Tram Derails in Moscow's Sokolniki DistrictTram Derails in Moscow's Sokolniki District
Tram Derails in Moscow's Sokolniki DistrictA tram derailed at the Rostokinsky Passage stop in Moscow's Sokolniki district on January 23, causing traffic delays but no injuries, the metro press service said.
Bus to Volgograd Ignores ScheduleBus to Volgograd Ignores Schedule
Bus to Volgograd Ignores ScheduleResidents of the Svetly Yar settlement complain about constant schedule violations for bus No. 115 to Volgograd. According to them, the bus is delayed up to 40 minutes or doesn't arrive at all.
Svetly Yar residents outraged by erratic Volgograd bus serviceSvetly Yar residents outraged by erratic Volgograd bus service
Svetly Yar residents outraged by erratic Volgograd bus serviceResidents of Svetly Yar say drivers of bus No. 115 ignore the schedule and pick up passengers at their own convenience.
Omsk Has Cheapest Fuel in SiberiaOmsk Has Cheapest Fuel in Siberia
Omsk Has Cheapest Fuel in SiberiaOmsk Oblast had the lowest fuel prices in the Siberian Federal District in December, though some grades were cheaper in Tomsk.
Training Firing Drills Scheduled Three Times in SochiTraining Firing Drills Scheduled Three Times in Sochi
Training Firing Drills Scheduled Three Times in SochiMilitary training firing drills are set for various times throughout the day in Sochi, with authorities urging the public to stay calm.
Priora Driver Dies After Crashing into Brick FencePriora Driver Dies After Crashing into Brick Fence
Priora Driver Dies After Crashing into Brick FenceA 38-year-old man lost control of his car at high speed, crashing into a brick fence in Georgiyevsk and dying at the scene.
Frost forces Yekaterinburg trams to alter routesFrost forces Yekaterinburg trams to alter routes
Frost forces Yekaterinburg trams to alter routesDue to abnormal cold, trams in the city center were redirected to other streets. The temporary changes were in effect until 12:00 on January 23.
Frost forces trams in central Yekaterinburg onto detoursFrost forces trams in central Yekaterinburg onto detours
Frost forces trams in central Yekaterinburg onto detoursExtreme cold in Yekaterinburg caused trams to skid and roll back on icy rails, prompting route changes. Here are the temporary routes in effect.
Direct Flight to Connect Yaroslavl and Naryan-MarDirect Flight to Connect Yaroslavl and Naryan-Mar
Direct Flight to Connect Yaroslavl and Naryan-MarDirect flights between Yaroslavl and the capital of the Nenets Autonomous District will begin in spring 2026. The flights will be operated by the airline 'RusLine'.
New flights to connect Yaroslavl and Naryan-Mar starting in 2026New flights to connect Yaroslavl and Naryan-Mar starting in 2026
New flights to connect Yaroslavl and Naryan-Mar starting in 2026A new air route linking Yaroslavl and Naryan-Mar will launch on March 31, 2026, offering access to Arctic tourism and Nenets culture.
Court Orders Bashavtotrans to Pay for Historic Mansion RepairsCourt Orders Bashavtotrans to Pay for Historic Mansion Repairs
Court Orders Bashavtotrans to Pay for Historic Mansion RepairsA court in Bashkortostan has ruled that the state-owned carrier Bashavtotrans must pay for repairs to a historic mansion in Ufa damaged in a bus crash, even though the accident was caused by a competitor's vehicle.
Kurgan Residents Report Freezing Buses on Utyak Route, City RespondsKurgan Residents Report Freezing Buses on Utyak Route, City Responds
Kurgan Residents Report Freezing Buses on Utyak Route, City RespondsComplaints about the bus route to Utyak microdistrict have been pouring in from passengers.
Samara to widen key bridge and road to four lanesSamara to widen key bridge and road to four lanes
Samara to widen key bridge and road to four lanesA road and bridge in Samara's Kuibyshevsky district will be expanded to four lanes, a project initiated after local residents appealed to the mayor.
Minibus Crashes into Ditch Near Rtishchevo; Two Women InjuredMinibus Crashes into Ditch Near Rtishchevo; Two Women Injured
Minibus Crashes into Ditch Near Rtishchevo; Two Women InjuredA van veered off the road and into a snow-filled ditch near the village of Malinovka. The vehicle resembled a minibus taxi but was not one, according to traffic police.