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Passengers push stuck ambulance off tram tracks in Yekaterinburg
Passengers push stuck ambulance off tram tracks in YekaterinburgIn Yekaterinburg, an ambulance got stuck on tram tracks on Tatishcheva Street, requiring passengers to help push it free.
Volgograd Authorities Clarify Why Trucks Appeared on StreetsVolgograd Authorities Clarify Why Trucks Appeared on Streets
Volgograd Authorities Clarify Why Trucks Appeared on StreetsThe Volgograd administration banned truck traffic due to snowfall, but police stated that the restrictions only applied to highways.
Contractor selected for Irkutsk airport road studyContractor selected for Irkutsk airport road study
Contractor selected for Irkutsk airport road studyA St. Petersburg-based company has won the contract to prepare the technical-economic justification for a road linking Irkutsk to a planned new airport, which could be toll-funded.
Passengers push ambulance stuck on Yekaterinburg tram tracksPassengers push ambulance stuck on Yekaterinburg tram tracks
Passengers push ambulance stuck on Yekaterinburg tram tracksAn ambulance with its lights flashing became stuck on tram tracks in Yekaterinburg, forcing passengers from a tram to help push it free from the snow.
Ryazan Transport Ministry Explains M-5 Highway Traffic CollapseRyazan Transport Ministry Explains M-5 Highway Traffic Collapse
Ryazan Transport Ministry Explains M-5 Highway Traffic CollapseThe Ryazan Oblast Ministry of Transport has explained the cause of a multi-day traffic collapse on the M-5 'Ural' highway, attributing it to snowfall and black ice.
Volgograd officials and police explain truck columns amid travel banVolgograd officials and police explain truck columns amid travel ban
Volgograd officials and police explain truck columns amid travel banVolgograd residents reported numerous heavy trucks on city streets overnight despite a ban on such movement during a major snowstorm, prompting different explanations from the city administration and police.
Electric buses in Voronezh halted by extreme coldElectric buses in Voronezh halted by extreme cold
Electric buses in Voronezh halted by extreme coldVoronezh's electric bus pilot project has ended after the buses could not handle severe winter cold, with batteries losing charge rapidly below -20°C (-4°F).
Drivers in Krasnodar Warned About Black IceDrivers in Krasnodar Warned About Black Ice
Drivers in Krasnodar Warned About Black IceMotorists in Krasnodar have been advised to use winter tires as black ice is expected to form on roads due to sub-zero temperatures, rain, and snow. The local traffic police reported the warning on 3 February.
Authorities to Buy Land from Rostov Resident Due to Vavilov Street ReconstructionAuthorities to Buy Land from Rostov Resident Due to Vavilov Street Reconstruction
Authorities to Buy Land from Rostov Resident Due to Vavilov Street ReconstructionThe Rostov administration will comply with a court decision by buying a plot and buildings from an entrepreneur whose business was halted due to road works.
Rostov Authorities Compensate Businessman for Vavilov Street ProjectRostov Authorities Compensate Businessman for Vavilov Street Project
Rostov Authorities Compensate Businessman for Vavilov Street ProjectRostov city authorities have conceded defeat in court and will purchase a land plot and buildings from a local businessman, after a prolonged legal dispute over property seized for the Vavilov Street reconstruction project.
Azur Air Vietnam flight delayed, 335 passengers strandedAzur Air Vietnam flight delayed, 335 passengers stranded
Azur Air Vietnam flight delayed, 335 passengers strandedA flight from Krasnoyarsk to Vietnam with 335 passengers has been delayed for several hours due to technical issues, marking another incident for Azur Air.
Snowfall paralyzes Volgograd with 10-point traffic jamsSnowfall paralyzes Volgograd with 10-point traffic jams
Snowfall paralyzes Volgograd with 10-point traffic jamsA heavy snowfall caused massive traffic jams in Volgograd, but the airport and commuter trains continue to operate normally.
No Speeding Through: Fines Issued on Novosibirsk's Fourth BridgeNo Speeding Through: Fines Issued on Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge
No Speeding Through: Fines Issued on Novosibirsk's Fourth BridgeCameras on a new bridge in Novosibirsk have begun issuing fines for exceeding the 40 km/h speed limit, as confirmed by a local driver's penalty.
Another Ufa Bus Carrier to Raise Fares — ListAnother Ufa Bus Carrier to Raise Fares — List
Another Ufa Bus Carrier to Raise Fares — ListIt serves popular routes on the avenue, in the northern part of the city, and in both Zaton areas.
Volgograd Roads Paralyzed by 10-Point Traffic JamsVolgograd Roads Paralyzed by 10-Point Traffic Jams
Volgograd Roads Paralyzed by 10-Point Traffic JamsThe snowfall has paralyzed transport in Volgograd, with only air travel and commuter trains operating normally.
Samara paralyzed by maximum level traffic jamsSamara paralyzed by maximum level traffic jams
Samara paralyzed by maximum level traffic jamsSamara experienced unprecedented traffic gridlock on Tuesday morning, February 3, with Yandex.Maps showing the maximum congestion level of 10.
Yekaterinburg man pays twice for tram due to pass limitationYekaterinburg man pays twice for tram due to pass limitation
Yekaterinburg man pays twice for tram due to pass limitationA Yekaterinburg resident found that his monthly Yekarta transport pass does not cover the tram journey to Verkhnyaya Pyshma, forcing him to pay extra.
Weather causes Lada Niva crash, injuring two passengersWeather causes Lada Niva crash, injuring two passengers
Weather causes Lada Niva crash, injuring two passengersA 51-year-old driver lost control of a Lada Niva in bad weather, causing it to overturn and injure two passengers aged 18 and 19 in Shpakovsky District.
Passenger outraged over separate tram fare despite city passPassenger outraged over separate tram fare despite city pass
Passenger outraged over separate tram fare despite city passA Yekaterinburg commuter is angry that his monthly city transport pass is not valid on a specific tram line to Verkhnyaya Pyshma, forcing him to pay extra. He was reportedly misled by support staff about the pass's coverage.
Moscow MCD-3 train delays have passengers saying 'easier to call a taxi'Moscow MCD-3 train delays have passengers saying 'easier to call a taxi'
Moscow MCD-3 train delays have passengers saying 'easier to call a taxi'Passengers on Moscow Central Diameter 3 faced severe delays and overcrowded trains on February 3, with some waits reaching an hour and a half, as freezing temperatures caused technical disruptions.
Transport Collapse in Ryazan as Freeze Halts City TrafficTransport Collapse in Ryazan as Freeze Halts City Traffic
Transport Collapse in Ryazan as Freeze Halts City TrafficFreezing temperatures have paralyzed traffic across Ryazan, with all major roads at a standstill during the morning rush hour.
Prosecutor's Office to Check Why Polar Airlines Does Not Feed PassengersProsecutor's Office to Check Why Polar Airlines Does Not Feed Passengers
Prosecutor's Office to Check Why Polar Airlines Does Not Feed PassengersThe company says it all depends on the flight distance.
Rip-Off: Taxi Prices in Volgograd DoubleRip-Off: Taxi Prices in Volgograd Double
Rip-Off: Taxi Prices in Volgograd DoubleTaxi fares in Volgograd have surged due to high demand and poor road conditions after a snowstorm.
Legendary Ufa bus route 110S disappears as passengers face delaysLegendary Ufa bus route 110S disappears as passengers face delays
Legendary Ufa bus route 110S disappears as passengers face delaysResidents of Ufa's Inors district are raising concerns as the bus route 110S, crucial for airport and mall access, faces severe delays and overcrowding on weekends.