Latest Transport News from Russia

Tula Restricts Parking on Puzakova Street for Snow RemovalTula Restricts Parking on Puzakova Street for Snow Removal
Tula Restricts Parking on Puzakova Street for Snow RemovalIn Tula, parking will be banned overnight on Puzakova Street from February 4 to 5 for snow removal; vehicles in the way may be towed.
Volgograd officials attempt to explain rapid road destructionVolgograd officials attempt to explain rapid road destruction
Volgograd officials attempt to explain rapid road destructionVolgograd officials blamed January thaw for rapid destruction of city roads and promised repairs when weather permits.
Crowds and Delays on Moscow's MCD-3 and MCD-4 LinesCrowds and Delays on Moscow's MCD-3 and MCD-4 Lines
Crowds and Delays on Moscow's MCD-3 and MCD-4 LinesCommuters endured long waits and cancellations on the MCD-3 and MCD-4 lines on the morning of February 4.
New Stop on Gorokhovets–Nizhny Novgorod RouteNew Stop on Gorokhovets–Nizhny Novgorod Route
New Stop on Gorokhovets–Nizhny Novgorod RouteStarting 9 February, the train from Gorokhovets will make an additional stop at Yuganets platform. The change was announced by the Gorky Railway.
New stop added on Nizhny Novgorod train routeNew stop added on Nizhny Novgorod train route
New stop added on Nizhny Novgorod train routeGorky Railway will introduce a new stop on the Nizhny Novgorod suburban train route from February 9.
Trolleybuses halt on Sportivnaya Street, cause foundTrolleybuses halt on Sportivnaya Street, cause found
Trolleybuses halt on Sportivnaya Street, cause foundTrolleybuses on routes 5 and 12 stopped on Sportivnaya Street in Ryazan due to a contact network failure. Repairs are ongoing; no restoration time given.
Passengers Stranded Over 24 Hours as Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight DelayedPassengers Stranded Over 24 Hours as Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight Delayed
Passengers Stranded Over 24 Hours as Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight DelayedA flight from Krasnoyarsk to the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc has been delayed for more than 24 hours due to a technical malfunction, leaving 335 passengers stranded. A return flight from Phu Quoc is also delayed.
Adler bypass tunnels to be Russia's longestAdler bypass tunnels to be Russia's longest
Adler bypass tunnels to be Russia's longestTwo tunnels on the Adler bypass will become the longest road tunnels in Russia, connecting Adler and Kudepsta.
Nizhny Novgorod Closes Kostina Street for Emergency RepairsNizhny Novgorod Closes Kostina Street for Emergency Repairs
Nizhny Novgorod Closes Kostina Street for Emergency RepairsCentral Kostina Street in Nizhny Novgorod has been closed to traffic due to emergency water supply repairs. The restrictions are expected to last about a day.
Another Chelyuskintsev Street section closed in TomskAnother Chelyuskintsev Street section closed in Tomsk
Another Chelyuskintsev Street section closed in TomskTraffic on another section of Chelyuskintsev Street in Tomsk will be restricted until February 9. The closure affects the stretch from building 20 to Vostochnaya Street from today until 8 p.m. on Monday.
Kostina Street to Gorky Square Closed SuddenlyKostina Street to Gorky Square Closed Suddenly
Kostina Street to Gorky Square Closed SuddenlyA major street in central Nizhny Novgorod connecting Belinsky Street to Gorky Square has been closed indefinitely due to emergency utility repairs. Authorities have provided detour routes.
Yaroslavl Electric Buses Run Less Due to ColdYaroslavl Electric Buses Run Less Due to Cold
Yaroslavl Electric Buses Run Less Due to ColdYaroslavl city officials attributed complaints about infrequent electric bus service to technical malfunctions caused by low temperatures.
Electric Buses Run Less Often in YaroslavlElectric Buses Run Less Often in Yaroslavl
Electric Buses Run Less Often in YaroslavlAuthorities in Yaroslavl say electric buses are running less frequently due to abnormally low temperatures causing technical issues, after a resident complained about the No. 60 route.
Three Tram Routes Diverted Near VDNKhThree Tram Routes Diverted Near VDNKh
Three Tram Routes Diverted Near VDNKhOn the morning of February 4, three tram routes were diverted near VDNKh due to technical issues, according to the Moscow Department of Transport.
Gagarin on Pause: Saratov Airport Halts OperationsGagarin on Pause: Saratov Airport Halts Operations
Gagarin on Pause: Saratov Airport Halts OperationsSaratov's Gagarin Airport has temporarily halted all flight operations due to a possible drone attack threat, the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) reported. The duration of the restrictions remains unknown.
Inspector costs exceed fines tenfoldInspector costs exceed fines tenfold
Inspector costs exceed fines tenfoldMaintaining a staff of inspectors costs the city budget ten times more than the amount of fines collected from passengers, according to the Center for Transport Systems Development.
Bus controllers cost 10 times more than they collect in finesBus controllers cost 10 times more than they collect in fines
Bus controllers cost 10 times more than they collect in finesIn Nizhny Novgorod, the monthly cost of bus controllers exceeds the fines they collect by ten times, according to statistics from the Center for Transport Systems Development (TsRTS).
Montazhnikov Street reopens after ground collapse repairMontazhnikov Street reopens after ground collapse repair
Montazhnikov Street reopens after ground collapse repairWorkers completed repairs much faster than expected, allowing traffic to resume from the evening of February 3 on Montazhnikov Street.
Head-On Crash Near Pyatigorsk After Solid Line OvertakeHead-On Crash Near Pyatigorsk After Solid Line Overtake
Head-On Crash Near Pyatigorsk After Solid Line OvertakeA driver overtaking on a solid line caused a head-on crash on the Lermontov–Cherkessk highway near Pyatigorsk on February 3, injuring four people.
MCD-2 Sees Mass Train Cancellations in Rush HourMCD-2 Sees Mass Train Cancellations in Rush Hour
MCD-2 Sees Mass Train Cancellations in Rush HourOn February 4, Moscow's MCD-2 line canceled several morning trains during peak hours due to weather and a medical emergency, causing passenger complaints.
Truck crashes into pole in Volgograd, driver trappedTruck crashes into pole in Volgograd, driver trapped
Truck crashes into pole in Volgograd, driver trappedIn Volgograd's Krasnooktyabrsky District, a truck collided with a pole, trapping the driver in the cab. Rescuers extracted him using special tools.
Grader Falls Through Ice, Yakutia Company FinedGrader Falls Through Ice, Yakutia Company Fined
Grader Falls Through Ice, Yakutia Company FinedA driver of a grader fell through ice while preparing a crossing in Yakutia, leading to a fine for the company Trud.
Volgograd Truck Driver Trapped in Pole Crash — VideoVolgograd Truck Driver Trapped in Pole Crash — Video
Volgograd Truck Driver Trapped in Pole Crash — VideoIn Volgograd's Krasnooktyabrsky District, a truck driver crashed into a pole and was trapped, requiring rescuers to free him using hydraulic tools.
Why Yaroslavl Bus Stop Boards Show Only TimeWhy Yaroslavl Bus Stop Boards Show Only Time
Why Yaroslavl Bus Stop Boards Show Only TimeThe Yaroslavl Region Ministry of Transport explained why electronic schedule boards at new bus stops are not yet fully operational, as they currently show only time and temperature.
Yaroslavl bus stop info boards not working: Ministry respondsYaroslavl bus stop info boards not working: Ministry responds
Yaroslavl bus stop info boards not working: Ministry respondsYaroslavl residents noticed new electronic boards at bus stops displaying only time and temperature. The regional Transport Ministry explains that the boards are still being connected to the system.