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Zoox, Amazon's self-driving car brand, has received US federal approval to operate commercial robotaxi service without steering wheels in Las Vegas, marking a first for the autonomous transport industry. The NHTSA exempted Zoox from regulations requiring manual controls, but the rollout will be phased and vehicles won't be sold to the public immediately.
Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train services remain suspended on Wednesday, a day after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan. The operator said engineers are assessing damage and ensuring safe conditions as authorities activate emergency responses.
A local train derailed at Kyoto Station on Monday morning, with no injuries reported among the approximately 30 passengers aboard. Authorities are investigating the cause of the derailment. The incident has affected train schedules, but operators are working to reduce disruption.
The UK is experiencing its hottest June days since 1976, with temperatures reaching 36.1°C. The extreme heatwave has forced over 1,000 schools to close and disrupted public transport, raising concerns about national preparedness for heat events that scientists warn may become more frequent.
Japan's Sendai-Shin Aomori Shinkansen line was suspended after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake late Tuesday night. JR East reported that emergency stops were triggered by early warning systems, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Authorities are inspecting infrastructure before service can resume.
High-speed Shinkansen services on the Tohoku and Joetsu lines were suspended on June 8, 2026, after an earthquake in eastern Japan. The suspension was ordered to ensure passenger safety and inspect track infrastructure. No damage or casualties have been reported yet.
Shinkansen bullet train service from Nagano to Tokyo was suspended Tuesday morning after a power outage, the operator said. The disruption hit the Hokuriku Shinkansen line around 7:37 a.m. local time. No cause or restoration timeline has been provided.
Iran and Pakistan held talks to boost railway cooperation, aiming to connect the two nations and develop regional transport infrastructure. The discussions focused on joint projects, including linking the countries via existing and new rail routes. Pakistan also highlighted Iran's strategic position to access Central Asian markets.
Passenger ferry and boat services in Sevastopol Bay resumed on Saturday morning (2 May) after a temporary suspension. The Directorate for the Development of Road and Water Transport announced that services restarted at 8:56 a.m. local time. The cause of the disruption remains unclear, but authorities acted quickly to restore normal operations.
