A monkey caused nearly an hour of peak-hour train delays on Hong Kong's Kwun Tong line near Kowloon Bay station on Thursday morning, prompting reduced speeds before it left on its own and services gradually returned to normal.
Air India will launch daily non-stop flights between Delhi and Toronto starting August 1, 2026, using new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This upgrade will eliminate a fuel stop in Vienna, cutting travel time by nearly three hours and restoring daily services.
India's first bullet train section, from Surat to Bilimora, is slated for inauguration in 2027. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor project has surpassed 80% completion, utilizing Japanese Shinkansen technology.
Sharjah motorists face temporary traffic diversions between University City and Institutes Land due to Etihad Rail construction. The changes, expected until August, aim to improve connectivity for the national passenger railway network, which is set to enhance travel and sustainability.
The Victoria Pass section of the Great Western Highway, connecting Sydney to NSW's central west, will remain closed until April-June next year due to critical cracks in the 194-year-old Mitchells Causeway. The NSW government announced a new structure, financial aid for businesses, and ongoing logistical support, facing community skepticism over the timeline and adequacy of support.
India's government has approved seven new high-speed rail corridors, aiming to significantly reduce travel times between major cities. Projects include routes like Mumbai-Ahmedabad in under 2 hours and Bengaluru-Chennai in 73 minutes, part of a broader railway expansion plan.
The Zojila Tunnel project in J&K, a 13-km high-altitude tunnel, has achieved a breakthrough, connecting both ends. Once operational in 2028, it will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, crucial for military supply chains and civilian access, reducing travel time from 90 minutes to 15 minutes.
China's newly opened Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world's highest, attracts tourists and brings infrastructure development, including 5G internet, to the remote Guizhou province, benefiting local communities like Tianlong Tunpu.
The new six-lane Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in India will cut travel time between the cities from over 2 hours to 45 minutes. Expected to open May 24, it aims to boost economic activity and improve freight movement.
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the first direct Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, a 20-coach train covering 267km in about five hours. Regular operations begin May 2 with two pairs running six days a week. The service can carry 1,400 passengers and operate in extreme conditions down to -10°C. J&K CM Omar Abdullah called it transformative for connectivity, industry, and freight movement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, India’s longest access-controlled expressway, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. The six-lane expressway, built at Rs 36,230 crore, will reduce travel time from 10-12 hours to 6-7 hours. Uttar Pradesh now hosts over 60% of India’s total expressway network.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s longest Ganga Expressway, a 594 km six-lane access-controlled highway from Meerut to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Built at Rs 36,230 crore, the expressway will reduce travel time between the two cities from 10-12 hours to 6-7 hours. Uttar Pradesh accounts for over 60% of India’s total access-controlled expressway network, with approximately 1,200 km of such highways out of 2,900 km nationwide.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a roadmap for southern India's transportation, highlighting a proposed bullet train network connecting key cities like Amaravati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai. This initiative aims to foster economic integration by drastically reducing travel times.
The Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), a 4km dual two-lane carriageway linking North district in the New Territories with urban areas, will open May 3. The first major transport project under Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis initiative allows motorists to travel between Fanling Lung Yeuk Tau, Luen Wo Hui and Fanling Highway without passing through busy town centres, cutting peak-hour travel times by 10 minutes.
US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan by his envoys who were supposed to meet Iranian leaders in Islamabad for peace talks. Trump criticized Iran's leadership, stating 'nobody knows who is in charge,' and claimed the US 'has all the cards' while urging Iran to initiate contact. Top US diplomats including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner cancelled their travel plans following Trump's order.
President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned trip by US envoys to Pakistan intended for talks with Iranian officials, citing time constraints and confusion within Iran's leadership. The move complicates Pakistan's efforts to mediate between Washington and Tehran.
US President Donald Trump has ordered his negotiating team not to travel to Pakistan for talks aimed at ending the eight-week war with Iran, which has disrupted the global economy. Trump told his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff to remain in the US, saying an 18-hour flight would be a waste of time until Tehran escalates its engagement. Vice-President J.D. Vance, who presided over the first round of talks earlier this month, remains on standby.
Dubai has announced its largest transport project, the Dh34 billion ($9 billion) Metro Gold Line, set to open on September 9, 2032. This 42-kilometer underground line will connect historic districts with new communities, integrating with existing lines and the Etihad Rail. The project aims to significantly improve travel times and boost public transport usage for millions of residents.
