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Krasnodar's stalling dedicated bus lanes: expert explainsKrasnodar's stalling dedicated bus lanes: expert explains
Krasnodar's stalling dedicated bus lanes: expert explainsKrasnodar's dedicated bus lane network is growing slowly due to narrow streets and historical layout, but experts say solutions exist.
Dismantling of railway bridge ends decades of bottlenecksDismantling of railway bridge ends decades of bottlenecks
Dismantling of railway bridge ends decades of bottlenecksThe old railway bridge near Chusovskoy Bridge, which caused a bottleneck for decades, is being dismantled to allow a direct road to the Eastern Bypass.
Case Opened Over Snowy Roads in European BankCase Opened Over Snowy Roads in European Bank
Case Opened Over Snowy Roads in European BankIn Novosibirsk, the municipality previously received help from management company Brusnika to clear roads in the European Bank microdistrict, but the company now lacks resources. Residents complain about deep ruts and snowdrifts.
Six Orenburg Oblast Bridge Repairs Start Year EarlySix Orenburg Oblast Bridge Repairs Start Year Early
Six Orenburg Oblast Bridge Repairs Start Year EarlyGovernor Yevgeny Solntsev announced that repairs on six bridges in Orenburg Oblast will begin a year earlier than planned, in the upcoming road season. A total of 17 bridges and overpasses will be reconstructed this year.
Illegal closure of Gospitalnaya Street in OmskIllegal closure of Gospitalnaya Street in Omsk
Illegal closure of Gospitalnaya Street in OmskState Traffic Inspectorate intervened after a contractor illegally blocked Gospitalnaya Street in central Omsk on 4 February during underground pipeline construction.
Students criticize new bus route in YekaterinburgStudents criticize new bus route in Yekaterinburg
Students criticize new bus route in YekaterinburgStudents of the Ural Polytechnic College are dissatisfied with the replacement of bus No. 25 with route No. 94. The main complaints are smaller vehicle capacity and inconvenient schedule.
Students Slam New Bus Route 94, Complaints Reach City HallStudents Slam New Bus Route 94, Complaints Reach City Hall
Students Slam New Bus Route 94, Complaints Reach City HallStudents in Yekaterinburg have criticized the new bus route 94 to the Universitetsky Technopark, citing smaller buses and poor scheduling that lead to overcrowding.
Trams Halted in Irkutsk After Sewage SpillTrams Halted in Irkutsk After Sewage Spill
Trams Halted in Irkutsk After Sewage SpillTrams on routes 5 and 6 were halted in Irkutsk near Baikal Ring on February 5 after a sewage spill from a water main break.
City Sets Minimum Bus Temperature at +12°CCity Sets Minimum Bus Temperature at +12°C
City Sets Minimum Bus Temperature at +12°CResidents complained about cold buses; the city administration said the minimum inside must be at least +12°C (54°F).
Chkalovsk bus routes suspended due to driver shortageChkalovsk bus routes suspended due to driver shortage
Chkalovsk bus routes suspended due to driver shortageNizhny Novgorod Oblast authorities cited a driver shortage for the suspension of bus routes from Chkalovsk and pledged to resolve the issue shortly.
Derailment Fire in Tambov Region Delays Moscow-Bound TrainsDerailment Fire in Tambov Region Delays Moscow-Bound Trains
Derailment Fire in Tambov Region Delays Moscow-Bound TrainsOn Wednesday, February 4, multiple trains to Moscow are delayed after a derailment of gasoline tank cars caused a fire in the Tambov region. Traffic through Kochetkovo-2 station is suspended.
Several intercity bus routes cancelled in Nizhny NovgorodSeveral intercity bus routes cancelled in Nizhny Novgorod
Several intercity bus routes cancelled in Nizhny NovgorodSeveral suburban and intercity bus routes from Chkalovsk, Nizhny Novgorod region, have been canceled due to a driver shortage, which authorities describe as temporary difficulties.
MCD-4 Disruption Leaves Passengers Stranded for 40 MinutesMCD-4 Disruption Leaves Passengers Stranded for 40 Minutes
MCD-4 Disruption Leaves Passengers Stranded for 40 MinutesA major train disruption on Moscow's MCD-4 halted service between Nizhegorodskaya and Reutov, causing delays of up to 40 minutes. Passengers reported being stuck on trains while crowds gathered at platforms.
Truck dumps concrete blocks on SUV in Yekaterinburg
Truck dumps concrete blocks on SUV in YekaterinburgA truck dumped concrete blocks onto a parked SUV on the Siberian Highway in Yekaterinburg on 4 February, with accident footage resembling scenes from the movie «Final Destination».
Truck Dumps Concrete Blocks on Car in YekaterinburgTruck Dumps Concrete Blocks on Car in Yekaterinburg
Truck Dumps Concrete Blocks on Car in YekaterinburgA truck carrying concrete blocks spilled them onto an SUV on the roadside in Yekaterinburg on February 4, in an accident reminiscent of a horror movie.
Tula Faces Possible Fare Increase from March 1Tula Faces Possible Fare Increase from March 1
Tula Faces Possible Fare Increase from March 1Officials in Tula announced a change to municipal transport contracts from March 1, increasing the per-kilometer price for operators, though no decision on passenger fares has been made yet.
Ryazan Hit by 9-Point Traffic JamsRyazan Hit by 9-Point Traffic Jams
Ryazan Hit by 9-Point Traffic JamsTraffic jams have reached 9 points across Ryazan, bringing both the city center and suburbs to a standstill, according to Yandex Maps.
Trains to Ryazan Delayed After Tambov DerailmentTrains to Ryazan Delayed After Tambov Derailment
Trains to Ryazan Delayed After Tambov DerailmentTrains carrying gasoline derailed and caught fire on February 4 at Kochetovka-2 station near Tambov, causing delays for trains heading to Ryazan. No injuries reported.
Tula parking ban from 4 February: cars impoundedTula parking ban from 4 February: cars impounded
Tula parking ban from 4 February: cars impoundedTula will ban parking on several streets from 21:00 on 4 February to 05:00 on 5 February to allow snow removal crews to operate. Vehicles left in violation may be towed to an impound lot.
Residents demand return of 27 cancelled commuter trainsResidents demand return of 27 cancelled commuter trains
Residents demand return of 27 cancelled commuter trainsThe cancellation of 27 commuter trains in Voronezh region from January 1, 2026, has sparked outrage among residents who rely on them for work and daily needs, with similar cuts in neighboring regions.
"We’re Not Moving": Dozens Stuck in Arkhangelsk"We’re Not Moving": Dozens Stuck in Arkhangelsk
"We’re Not Moving": Dozens Stuck in ArkhangelskA 1.3-kilometer traffic jam formed on the Ring Highway in Arkhangelsk, with dozens of cars stuck near a railway crossing; drivers said they did not move for 15 minutes.
Reserve plane ends Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc flight delayReserve plane ends Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc flight delay
Reserve plane ends Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc flight delayAfter more than a day's delay, passengers will fly to Phu Quoc on a reserve aircraft early February 5, as another flight to the island appears on the board.
Arzamas-Nizhny Novgorod train late an hour five daysArzamas-Nizhny Novgorod train late an hour five days
Arzamas-Nizhny Novgorod train late an hour five daysA commuter train from Arzamas to Nizhny Novgorod has been delayed by an hour or more for five consecutive days.
Morning commuter train over an hour late angers passengersMorning commuter train over an hour late angers passengers
Morning commuter train over an hour late angers passengersFor five consecutive days, the morning commuter train from Arzamas to Nizhny Novgorod has been arriving at least an hour late, infuriating passengers who are rushing to work.
Yaroslavl and Region Agree to Exchange RoadsYaroslavl and Region Agree to Exchange Roads
Yaroslavl and Region Agree to Exchange RoadsThe authorities of Yaroslavl agreed to take over a number of regional roads in exchange for transferring the problematic Surinsky overpass to regional ownership.