Regional Transit Overhaul (Chicago): Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) officially replaces the Regional Transportation Authority, taking control of CTA, Metra and Pace coordination and safety programs—while riders keep the same operators and services. Bus Safety Crackdown (Delhi-NCR): After a moving-bus rape case, Delhi orders panic buttons and Vehicle Location Tracking Devices to stay functional, bans curtains and tinted films, and tightens rules on where buses can stop and park. Zero-Emission Push (Hyderabad): Telangana plans 2,200 more electric buses, adds more routes and last-mile links, and expands enforcement with ANPR cameras. Infrastructure Focus (India Rail): South Coast Railway urges faster bridge replacements, level-crossing gate closures, and quicker signalling plan clearances to improve punctuality and safety. Power for Rail (Delhi-Meerut): NCRTC signs for a 110 MW captive solar plant to cut and stabilize energy costs for the Namo Bharat corridor. Transit Comfort Upgrades (Missoula): Mountain Line seeks federal grant funding for bus stop improvements—shelters, seating and signage—rather than more buses this cycle. New Services (UK): TfL approves the SL12 “Superloop” express route on the Essex border to cut journey times with limited stops. Public Transport Safety Pilot (Limerick): Calls grow for Limerick to become a national testbed for nighttime public transport safety, citing anti-social behaviour concerns. Heritage Commuter Trial (UK): Severn Valley Railway launches the Bewdley Express trial linking Bewdley with Birmingham via Kidderminster. Animal Access Proposal (Ireland): NTA consults on expanding pet access on buses, trains and trams with conditions for small animals and leashed, muzzled dogs.