Latest Transport News from Russia

Tram Breakdown Halts Traffic in UfaTram Breakdown Halts Traffic in Ufa
Tram Breakdown Halts Traffic in UfaA tram broke down at a busy intersection in Ufa, halting tram and trolleybus services. Repairs are underway.
Perm in 8-point gridlock after heavy snowfallPerm in 8-point gridlock after heavy snowfall
Perm in 8-point gridlock after heavy snowfallA heavy snowfall has brought Perm to a standstill with 8-point traffic jams, public transport delays of over 25 minutes, and road closures.
Novosibirsk Sets Date for Tula River Bridge RepairNovosibirsk Sets Date for Tula River Bridge Repair
Novosibirsk Sets Date for Tula River Bridge RepairNovosibirsk Mayor Maxim Kudryavtsev announced the timeline for completing the capital repair of the bridge over the Tula River, with traffic currently diverted via a temporary bypass.
Barnaul discusses evening bus problems on two routesBarnaul discusses evening bus problems on two routes
Barnaul discusses evening bus problems on two routesResidents of Nauchny Gorodok in Barnaul discussed issues with bus routes 25 and 32; the carrier admitted problems persist despite constant monitoring.
Novokuznetsk will not expel troubled bus operator PiterAvtoNovokuznetsk will not expel troubled bus operator PiterAvto
Novokuznetsk will not expel troubled bus operator PiterAvtoAuthorities were asked how much it would cost the budget to take all routes from private firms, but they have not given a clear answer.
Barnaul Old Bridge to Close for Road CleaningBarnaul Old Bridge to Close for Road Cleaning
Barnaul Old Bridge to Close for Road CleaningTraffic on Barnaul's Old Bridge will be temporarily closed on the night of February 5 for road cleaning works, affecting all vehicles for three hours.
Train to Chita delayed 16 hours after derailmentTrain to Chita delayed 16 hours after derailment
Train to Chita delayed 16 hours after derailmentA train from Moscow to Chita is delayed by 16.5 hours after a freight car derailment, and was scheduled to arrive on February 6.
Novosibirsk Road Reform Fails to Clear SnowNovosibirsk Road Reform Fails to Clear Snow
Novosibirsk Road Reform Fails to Clear SnowA late-2024 administrative reform in Novosibirsk handed road maintenance to district administrations, but snow removal remains a top complaint.
Paveletsky passengers complain of vanishing trainsPaveletsky passengers complain of vanishing trains
Paveletsky passengers complain of vanishing trainsAccording to Moscow residents, on February 3 trains on the Paveletsky direction ran once an hour or less, forcing passengers to wait in freezing temperatures for extended periods.
Parking banned on several Tula streets overnight Feb 3-4Parking banned on several Tula streets overnight Feb 3-4
Parking banned on several Tula streets overnight Feb 3-4Parking restrictions will come into force at 9 p.m. on February 3 and last until 5 a.m. on February 4 on several streets in Tula due to snow removal.
Sochi Airport rescue drills simulate burning planeSochi Airport rescue drills simulate burning plane
Sochi Airport rescue drills simulate burning planeEmergency services at Sochi Airport conducted full-scale rescue drills simulating a burning Boeing 777-300 emergency landing with 360 passengers.
Lenin Avenue Duplicate First Stage Cost Hits 14.7BLenin Avenue Duplicate First Stage Cost Hits 14.7B
Lenin Avenue Duplicate First Stage Cost Hits 14.7BThe construction of the first stage of the Lenin Avenue duplicate in Nizhny Novgorod is estimated at 14.7 billion rubles ($147 million at current rates). The length of the section will be 4.6 kilometers.
Mass Train Cancellations on Moscow's MCD-2 Spark CrushMass Train Cancellations on Moscow's MCD-2 Spark Crush
Mass Train Cancellations on Moscow's MCD-2 Spark CrushMass train cancellations on MCD-2 from 4 PM Tuesday left passengers in a platform crush, with three trains cancelled.
Tourist Train 'Ritsa' Links Abkhazia and Black SeaTourist Train 'Ritsa' Links Abkhazia and Black Sea
Tourist Train 'Ritsa' Links Abkhazia and Black SeaA new tourist train 'Ritsa' will operate from Moscow and Voronezh to the Black Sea coast and Abkhazia, with the only 2026 departure on October 9.
Yaroslavl Oblast Abolishes Cash Payments in TransportYaroslavl Oblast Abolishes Cash Payments in Transport
Yaroslavl Oblast Abolishes Cash Payments in TransportStarting April 1, Yaroslavl Oblast will fully switch to cashless fare payment in public transport, Governor Mikhail Evraev announced.
40-km traffic jam forms on M-4 highway40-km traffic jam forms on M-4 highway
40-km traffic jam forms on M-4 highwayOn February 3, a 40-kilometer traffic jam formed on the M-4 Don highway, creating severe delays on approaches to mining towns.
Yaroslavl Oblast ends cash payments on public transportYaroslavl Oblast ends cash payments on public transport
Yaroslavl Oblast ends cash payments on public transportStarting April 1, 2025, cash payments will no longer be accepted on public transport across Yaroslavl Oblast, according to Governor Mikhail Evraev.
M-4 Don Traffic Jam Reaches 40 kmM-4 Don Traffic Jam Reaches 40 km
M-4 Don Traffic Jam Reaches 40 kmTraffic on the M-4 Don highway was severely congested near mining towns on February 3, with a 40-kilometer-long jam stretching from Platov towards Kamensk-Shakhtinsky.
Moscow Electric Buses Stop Moving in Severe ColdMoscow Electric Buses Stop Moving in Severe Cold
Moscow Electric Buses Stop Moving in Severe ColdSeveral electric buses in Moscow stopped moving in -20°C (-4°F) frost on 3 February. MSK1.RU asked city authorities how the innovative transport copes with extreme weather.
New bus stop at Gaidar Square in PermNew bus stop at Gaidar Square in Perm
New bus stop at Gaidar Square in PermFrom 7 February, a new stop 'Gaidar Square' will replace 'Lokomotivnaya Street' for several bus routes in Perm.
Yaroslavl to Receive 32 New TrolleybusesYaroslavl to Receive 32 New Trolleybuses
Yaroslavl to Receive 32 New TrolleybusesAuthorities of Yaroslavl Oblast intend to fully renew the electric transport fleet by the end of 2026. The first step is the purchase of 32 new trolleybuses.
Full Renewal: 32 New Trolleybuses for YaroslavlFull Renewal: 32 New Trolleybuses for Yaroslavl
Full Renewal: 32 New Trolleybuses for YaroslavlYaroslavl plans to purchase 32 new trolleybuses and replace the entire electric transport fleet by the end of 2026, said Minister Roman Dushko.
Yaroslavl seeks carrier for bus route No. 44Yaroslavl seeks carrier for bus route No. 44
Yaroslavl seeks carrier for bus route No. 44Yaroslavl authorities have announced a search for a carrier to service bus route No. 44 from 1 March to 31 December 2026.
Yaroslavl bus route 44 compensates tram trafficYaroslavl bus route 44 compensates tram traffic
Yaroslavl bus route 44 compensates tram trafficYaroslavl authorities are seeking a carrier for bus route No. 44, with work required from March 1 to December 31, 2026.
Pobeda Airlines Found with Narrow Hand Luggage GaugesPobeda Airlines Found with Narrow Hand Luggage Gauges
Pobeda Airlines Found with Narrow Hand Luggage GaugesThe airline said it has already rectified the issue and blamed the 'thick' sides of the gauge frames. All defective gauges have been removed.