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A Russian glide bomb struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, killing at least 30 people and wounding 18, in one of the deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians this year. The strike came as Russia escalates a campaign against Ukraine's transport network, targeting trains, buses, petrol stations and ports with a new generation of jet-powered drones.
At least 16 people were killed and 28 injured when a bus crashed on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in Egypt's South Sinai governorate, authorities said. The Health Ministry deployed 20 ambulances and raised alert levels at medical facilities, as deadly road accidents remain a frequent issue in the country.
Repairs to a section of expressway in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, damaged by a strong earthquake in July will take at least two years, the operator said. The damage has disrupted traffic and prompted the use of alternative routes.
Heavy rain in central Japan has triggered severe flooding, stranding vehicles and disrupting traffic. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities warn of continued rainfall and landslide risks.
Kyushu Railway Co. will fully resume Shinkansen services on the Kyushu line from Sept. 18, after a partial suspension caused by a strong earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture last month. The move follows completed safety checks and repairs, aiming to restore normal traffic in the region.
Tehran province will officially inaugurate 63 road projects this month, including interchanges, overpasses, and road expansions, to improve traffic flow in the capital region. The projects will be rolled out in phases starting this weekend, with officials expecting reduced congestion, shorter travel times, and fewer accidents.
The government has published a list of 2,400 key economic infrastructure projects in transport, energy, and urban development, with planned investment of about USD 180 billion for 2025–2030. The initiative is designed to drive growth and attract private and international capital.
Severe flooding in Japan's Chiba Prefecture has killed at least eight people and paralyzed local transport, according to Kyodo News. Rescue operations are underway, with no detailed reports yet on injuries or economic damage.
A local railway line in central Japan has become the country's first to operate entirely as a reservation-only tourist train, marking a shift from daily commuter service to experiential travel. The move responds to declining regular ridership and growing demand for rail tourism, and reflects broader industry efforts to merge transport with local tourism development.
