High-Speed Rail Progress: India’s Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train is nearing a milestone, with nearly 80% of construction done and the first Surat–Bilimora stretch due to open in 2027. Rail Expansion Funding: Germany plans to boost next year’s rail investment for new lines and upgrades, while cutting money for the existing network and rail digitalization. Urban Rail Delivery: Belgrade Subway Line 1 signs a master integrator contract to coordinate participants and integrate systems for safer, more reliable operations. Electric Bus Push: Punjab says electric buses are driving rising demand and will expand to all 147 tehsils; Kolhapur transfers an e-bus depot to a private operator under the PM e-bus plan. Charging Infrastructure: Alexandria (DC Metro) breaks ground on the region’s first en-route 360 kW electric bus chargers, targeting completion in 2027. Clean Mobility in Africa: Akwa Ibom’s IPAC hails CNG buses and a new 350-bed hospital as long-term public benefits. Safety Alerts: Bengaluru’s BMTC electric bus crash injures multiple people; Jalna sees 40+ injured after two MSRTC buses collide on a narrow bridge. Transit Affordability: New York City expands Fair Fares eligibility for half-priced OMNY cards, aiming to widen access for low-income riders. Security & Crime: NYC subway major crimes rise in most patrol boroughs, even as citywide totals are slightly down. Road Disruptions: Dubai Loop underground transit construction ramps up, using 45,000 tonnes of concrete in early works.