Latest Transport News from Russia

Trams stall in central Yekaterinburg after accidentTrams stall in central Yekaterinburg after accident
Trams stall in central Yekaterinburg after accidentDozens of trams stopped on Lunacharskogo Street in Yekaterinburg on 5 February after a power outage, causing delays on multiple routes.
Tyumen residents criticize road work organizationTyumen residents criticize road work organization
Tyumen residents criticize road work organizationTraffic on central Semakova Street in Tyumen is closed for pipe replacement, with residents criticizing makeshift signs and lack of a convenient detour.
Tyumen residents angered by homemade signs, no detourTyumen residents angered by homemade signs, no detour
Tyumen residents angered by homemade signs, no detourA section of Semakova Street in central Tyumen has been closed for pipe replacement, with drivers complaining about insufficient warning signs and no detour — including a homemade sign.
Perm Tram Delays Strand 80 at StopPerm Tram Delays Strand 80 at Stop
Perm Tram Delays Strand 80 at StopResidents of Perm are facing morning tram delays due to heavy snowfall. The city's tram operator explains that ice on tracks is causing the problems.
Ryazan-South trains cancelled, rescheduled after derailmentRyazan-South trains cancelled, rescheduled after derailment
Ryazan-South trains cancelled, rescheduled after derailmentMultiple trains from Ryazan to southern destinations have been cancelled or rescheduled following a freight car derailment and gasoline fire at Kočetovka-2 station in Tambov Region. Affected passengers are entitled to refunds.
Voronezh-Moscow Trains Cancelled After Gasoline DerailmentVoronezh-Moscow Trains Cancelled After Gasoline Derailment
Voronezh-Moscow Trains Cancelled After Gasoline DerailmentTrains between Voronezh and Moscow have been cancelled, and several Tavria trains are delayed after a derailment and fire of gasoline cars at Kochetovka-2 station in the Tambov region.
Moscow-Volgograd train delayed after gasoline tanker derailmentMoscow-Volgograd train delayed after gasoline tanker derailment
Moscow-Volgograd train delayed after gasoline tanker derailmentExpress train No. 1 from Moscow to Volgograd will depart nearly six hours late due to work after a tanker derailment at Kochetovka-2 station.
FPC delays Moscow-Volgograd train due to derailmentFPC delays Moscow-Volgograd train due to derailment
FPC delays Moscow-Volgograd train due to derailmentThe Federal Passenger Company has postponed the departure of its flagship train No. 1 from Moscow to Volgograd by nearly six hours due to a derailment of gasoline tankers near Tambov.
Volgograd-Moscow train passengers await locomotive swapVolgograd-Moscow train passengers await locomotive swap
Volgograd-Moscow train passengers await locomotive swapTrain No. 1 has been stuck in Michurinsk for many hours due to a tank car derailment and fire on the railway. Passengers are spending time in comfort, awaiting the continuation of the journey.
Drivers Joke, Request Food, and Dream of Metro on 2GISDrivers Joke, Request Food, and Dream of Metro on 2GIS
Drivers Joke, Request Food, and Dream of Metro on 2GISA snowstorm brought Vladivostok to a standstill on February 5, causing 10-point traffic jams and prompting drivers to entertain themselves by posting jokes and requests on the 2GIS app.
Chkalov Airport Coordinates Flights Amid RestrictionsChkalov Airport Coordinates Flights Amid Restrictions
Chkalov Airport Coordinates Flights Amid RestrictionsFlight schedules at Chkalov Airport may change due to temporary airspace restrictions introduced on February 5. All departures and arrivals require coordination with military authorities.
Tomsk Auto Center Evraziya Listed for 390M RublesTomsk Auto Center Evraziya Listed for 390M Rubles
Tomsk Auto Center Evraziya Listed for 390M RublesA large auto center on the entrance to Tomsk has been put up for sale for 390 million rubles (approximately $3.9 million at current rates). Will it continue to operate if no buyer is found?
Volgograd-Moscow train passengers await new locomotive after derailmentVolgograd-Moscow train passengers await new locomotive after derailment
Volgograd-Moscow train passengers await new locomotive after derailmentPassengers on train No. 1 from Volgograd to Moscow have been stranded in Michurinsk for hours after a freight car derailment and fire at Kochetovka station caused a power outage, forcing a locomotive change.
Roads Closed Near Russian Government Building in MoscowRoads Closed Near Russian Government Building in Moscow
Roads Closed Near Russian Government Building in MoscowMoscow's Department of Transport has temporarily closed several road sections near the Government building on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes via Kutuzovsky Prospekt and Zvenigorodskoye Highway.
Every Flight at Nizhny Airport Requires Military CoordinationEvery Flight at Nizhny Airport Requires Military Coordination
Every Flight at Nizhny Airport Requires Military CoordinationChkalov Airport in Nizhny Novgorod is operating under temporary restrictions, with each flight departure and arrival coordinated with military authorities. Schedule adjustments may occur for some flights.
Direct Flights from Kotlas to St. Petersburg ResumeDirect Flights from Kotlas to St. Petersburg Resume
Direct Flights from Kotlas to St. Petersburg ResumeSeasonal direct flights between Kotlas (Arkhangelsk Region) and St. Petersburg have resumed, operating twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Road Bailiff Seizes 300 Cars from Tomsk DebtorsRoad Bailiff Seizes 300 Cars from Tomsk Debtors
Road Bailiff Seizes 300 Cars from Tomsk DebtorsBailiffs in Russia's Tomsk region used the 'Road Bailiff' mobile system to seize 300 cars from debtors and collect over 15 million rubles (about $160,000) in one year.
Running Deer Interchange in Nizhnevartovsk Closed for 11 MonthsRunning Deer Interchange in Nizhnevartovsk Closed for 11 Months
Running Deer Interchange in Nizhnevartovsk Closed for 11 MonthsFrom February 5, the Running Deer interchange on the Eastern Bypass highway is completely closed for overhaul until December 31, 2026, the city administration announced.
Serious Violation: Tomsk Mayor's Office Flags Two CarriersSerious Violation: Tomsk Mayor's Office Flags Two Carriers
Serious Violation: Tomsk Mayor's Office Flags Two CarriersThe Tomsk city administration has begun the process of terminating contracts with carriers of routes No. 4 and No. 53 due to serious violations, including insufficient buses during frosty weather and misuse of vehicles.
Car crashes into pole in Kurgan, two injuredCar crashes into pole in Kurgan, two injured
Car crashes into pole in Kurgan, two injuredA 20-year-old driver lost control of his Lada Priora and crashed into a pole in Kurgan, injuring himself and his 18-year-old passenger.
Night Racing's End? Kurgan Police Deregister Loud CarsNight Racing's End? Kurgan Police Deregister Loud Cars
Night Racing's End? Kurgan Police Deregister Loud CarsIn Kurgan (Kurgan Oblast, Russia), traffic police are systematically combating drivers who disturb nighttime silence, and racers may lose their licenses as a result.
Freezing cold causes long bus waits in YaroslavlFreezing cold causes long bus waits in Yaroslavl
Freezing cold causes long bus waits in YaroslavlCarriers cited traffic congestion and a driver's illness for bus delays, as Yaroslavl residents endured waits of up to 40 minutes in -20°C (-4°F) cold.
Yaroslavl Passengers Complain of Delayed BusesYaroslavl Passengers Complain of Delayed Buses
Yaroslavl Passengers Complain of Delayed BusesResidents of Yaroslavl complained about delayed buses, with some waiting over 40 minutes in -20°C (-4°F) cold. Carriers explained the reasons.
Omsk finds carrier for two popular routesOmsk finds carrier for two popular routes
Omsk finds carrier for two popular routesOmsk has selected Alliance LLC as the carrier for two unregulated routes, No. 343N and 470N, while the bus routes have been altered.
Irkutsk-Bodaibo flight aborted due to technical issueIrkutsk-Bodaibo flight aborted due to technical issue
Irkutsk-Bodaibo flight aborted due to technical issueInvestigators in Irkutsk are probing an aviation incident on 4 February after a plane heading to Bodaibo (Irkutsk Oblast) experienced technical issues while taxiing onto the runway, prompting a return to the airport.