A monkey was spotted on Hong Kong's MTR tracks near Tsuen Wan station for a second day, causing brief service adjustments. An expert from the University of Hong Kong warned that more monkey encounters could occur during their mating season from July to December.
Heavy rain caused landslides and flooding on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and railway tracks on Monday, July 6. This led to the cancellation or diversion of dozens of trains and disruption of road traffic, virtually cutting off the two cities for hours. Restoration work is underway.
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 Irish government is investing €228m in rail infrastructure between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, extending hourly Dublin-Belfast trains until 2030. Additional funds are allocated for cricket facilities, port development, canal restoration, and early years educator training, totaling over €1bn from the Shared Island Fund.
UK rail passengers are advised to travel only if essential as extreme heat up to 40C is forecast. Speed restrictions, delays, and cancellations are expected, with Chiltern Railways cancelling over half its services. Network Rail warns of buckling rails and system failures.
UK rail passengers are advised to travel only if "absolutely essential" as extreme heat up to 40C is forecast. Speed restrictions, cancellations, and potential line closures are expected, with services between London and major cities like Birmingham and Manchester particularly affected. Network Rail and train operators urge checks before travel and recommend avoiding journeys on Wednesday and Thursday.
Extreme heat forecast to reach 37-40C across Britain will disrupt rail services. Network Rail advises against non-essential travel on Wednesday and Thursday, with speed restrictions and potential cancellations expected. Chiltern Railways has already cut over half its services.
Western Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures. France has issued a red alert for 49 departments, impacting 35 million people. Spain, Belgium, and the UK are also facing extreme heat, leading to event cancellations and service disruptions.
South Korea's rail services to run at 80% capacity on May 27 after a partial overpass collapse near Seoul Station killed 3, injured 3, and damaged railway power supply, affecting over 130 trains.
An aging overpass in Seoul collapsed during removal, killing 3 and injuring 3. Rail services were suspended or adjusted due to debris on nearby tracks.
China's major airlines, particularly the 'Big Three', are experiencing significant stock drops and projected net losses in 2026 due to soaring jet fuel prices following the Iran war. Unlike global peers, they have limited fuel hedging, making them vulnerable to price hikes and a price-sensitive domestic market.
China's major airlines face significant losses due to soaring jet fuel prices post-Iran war, weak domestic demand, and limited hedging. Their stock prices have dropped ~30%, with carriers struggling to pass on costs to price-sensitive consumers.
