Rail Disruption: A grass fire near London Paddington (Scrubs Lane, North Kensington) triggered an electricity supply failure, blocking lines between Paddington and Heathrow and cancelling Heathrow Express and disrupting the Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway services; London Fire Brigade deployed six engines and ~40 crew, with services later reported as restored after major disruption. Local Transit Changes: St Helens (UK) begins the first publicly controlled bus services in the Liverpool City Region under a franchised model, with more frequent routes and a new express link to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, while St Helens’ rollout follows an earlier expansion of publicly owned electric buses. Bus Service Reliability: In Nottinghamshire, residents in Sutton Bonington say the loss of CT4N left the village with no regular buses, with the replacement service running only at peak times. Safety & Accountability: Karnataka’s Lokayukta opened a suo motu case over alleged delays in medical help for an elderly passenger at a BMTC bus stand. Fleet & Emissions: India’s transport minister outlined a ₹4,000–₹5,000 device plan to cut emissions from older buses and trucks toward BS-VI levels. Rail Network Recovery: West Bengal’s Farakka rail lines are nearing restoration after subsidence disrupted North Bengal connectivity. Public Transport Workforce: Dublin Bus is recruiting more female drivers, highlighting pay and open-day events.