Rail Resilience: Sri Lanka’s Colombo–Kandy upcountry rail link is set to restart in October after Cyclone Ditwa damage, with Rambukkana–Kadugannawa reconstruction due to finish by Sept. 15 and Devil’s Bridge works nearing completion. Bus Affordability: Scotland expands the £2 single-journey bus fare cap into Strathclyde after a Highlands-and-Islands trial, with a push toward a nationwide rollout. Volcanic Disruption: Indonesia kept seven airports closed due to Anak Krakatau ash, stranding about 170,000 passengers, while offering free ground transfers to diverted travelers. Local Bus Network Pressure: In Chennai, omnibus operators complain about permit delays and alleged bribe demands at border check posts, risking service and revenue losses. Safety & Infrastructure Works: Isle of Wight begins two weeks of A3056 bus stop upgrades with road closures/diversions, while North Lincolnshire’s £5.1M Barton improvements include a new mobility hub at the railway station. Public Transport Equity: Malaysia urges women-only ride options in private e-hailing (via Grab) to extend rail safety measures. Fleet Electrification: Pakistan’s Peshawar BRT plans 50 more battery-electric buses for route extensions, lifting the fleet to 346. Rail Tech Liability: Irish Rail fires Indra Sistemas over a delayed train control IT project after a €50m writedown, setting up a damages case. Road-works Cost Shock: Worcestershire reports £2.25m spent so far on the long-running A449 retaining-wall closure, with no confirmed reopening date. Vehicle/Service Integration: Hyderabad moves toward a single Metro-RTC daily or monthly pass, and Delhi plans to rationalise bus routes to better connect with Metro and e-rickshaws.