Rail Safety Probe: UK investigators say the Bedford train driver passed a red signal moments before the collision, as 53 people remain in hospital and eight are in critical care. Extreme Heat Disruption: A Met Office red warning for parts of England and Wales is driving widespread train cancellations and speed restrictions, while passengers report being trapped on overheated services with cooling failures. Rail Reliability & Tech: Germany’s rail network ground to a halt after a GSM-R communications outage tied to scheduled work, prompting criticism over information and passenger support. Public Transport Funding Fight: Amtrak and NJ Transit are in a public dispute over who pays for over $300 million in Northeast Corridor upgrades, threatening key bridge, power and signal projects. Bus Policy for Seniors: Seoul’s council approved free bus rides for residents aged 70+ as the city weighs how to cap monthly trips and offset costs. Fleet Modernization: Mumbai’s BEST approved 1,500 AC electric feeder buses under the PM E-Drive scheme to boost last-mile links. Transit Safety Tech: Kathmandu Valley is expanding GPS and camera monitoring across thousands of public vehicles to curb reckless driving and improve accountability. Service Expansion in the Middle East: Jordan’s cabinet approved 30 more buses for inter-governorate routes with electronic payments and tracking for better scheduled service.