Bus Safety & Tragedy: A security personnel sleeper bus collided with a civilian bus on the Damascus–Deir ez-Zor road in Syria, killing at least 38 and injuring dozens, prompting emergency evacuations and helicopter support. Public Transport Disruptions: In Kerala’s Malappuram, a private bus overturned near Kuttipuram, killing one and injuring 26; officials are ordering separate investigations into speed and road conditions. Zero-Emission Rail Push: India flagged off its first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell train on the Jind–Sonipat route, claiming diesel savings of 3,200+ litres in early runs and pointing to a Delhi route test next. Electric Bus Rollout: Bhopal begins free passenger trials of e-buses under PM-eBus Sewa, with 10 buses on two routes and a planned scale-up to 100 by year-end. Fare & Ticketing Moves: Lahore Mass Transit Authority ended token and old card payments on the Orange Line, Metro Bus and Speedo, shifting riders to T-Cash, its app, and ATM cards. Infrastructure Planning: Kenya’s cabinet approved an underground Nairobi railway plan for the CBD core, aiming to tackle congestion with a first phase budgeted at $7.78bn. Storm Impact: Typhoon Noul weakened after landfall in southern China, but transport disruptions continued, including major flight and high-speed rail cancellations in Hong Kong. Road Policy & Enforcement: Kerala’s transport minister warned KSRTC staff of suspension and dismissal over “zero tickets” being issued to men under the women’s free travel scheme. Rail Connectivity: The UK’s Portishead Line is set to return with a new station in 2028, reconnecting Portishead to Bristol in about 25 minutes.