Rail Disruption Rules: Britain will let rail passengers use other operators’ trains for free when their service is cancelled, starting Sept 20, ending costly rebooking and ticket-acceptance delays. Labor Strike Contingency: Seoul is preparing for a bus walkout with up to 1,500 free shuttle buses and extra subway runs, plus temporary bus-only lane access for regular vehicles. Public Transport Priority: A Scotland bus boss argues bus priority on key corridors should be expected, not negotiated case-by-case, to improve speed and reliability. Auckland Rail Spotlight: Auckland’s City Rail Link success is prompting renewed calls to plan passenger rail investment beyond the North Island. UK Roadworks: Overnight resurfacing will close the A38 in phases between Alveston and Thornbury from Sept 25 to Dec 13, with diversions and limited daytime traffic lights. Battery-Electric Trains: Alstom secured a €1.2bn deal with TransPennine Express for 29 battery-electric trains plus maintenance and charging infrastructure. Ukraine Rail Attack: Poland and Ukraine condemned Russian drone strikes near the border that hit a Warsaw-bound train as officials evacuated. Bus Network Upgrades (Melbourne): West Tarneit station opened with new bus connections and more frequent services to support Wyndham’s growth. Road Safety (KZN): A driver faces court after allegedly hitting a 17-year-old at Reed Dance in Pongola while over the alcohol limit. EV Supply Chain: LG and Seoul National University announced a lithium manganese-rich battery advance aimed at improving stability, lifespan, and cost.