Rail Reliability & Governance: Bulgaria’s transport minister Georgi Peev says audits are underway at BDZ, NRIC and Bulgarian Posts after a preliminary assessment flagged the sector’s most serious problems, with EU-funded projects and safety work still delayed. Service Disruption: UK rail operators reported major stoppages after points failures blocked lines near Derby Road, while c2c and Greater Anglia warned of weekend closures and replacement bus/shuttle plans on affected routes. Passenger Demand: China State Railway Group expects about 83 million rail trips over the Dragon Boat Festival, with peak-day demand near 19 million and a peak-hour train schedule. Premium Rail Product: JR Central and JR West will add private “Cabins” on Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen from October, with dedicated Wi-Fi and electronic locks. Gulf Logistics Pressure: UAE-area carriers introduced booking restrictions and emergency freight surcharges up to $3,800 per container, suspending some corridors and prioritizing medicine and perishables amid regional instability. Strait of Hormuz Watch: Shipping activity is rising as more vessels transit, but analysts warn broader issues may keep disruption risk elevated. Local Traffic Management: Mumbai traffic police launched a reverse-lane system at the BKC connector during morning rush to ease congestion. Philippines Rail Financing: DOTr plans multilateral-backed guarantee tools for upcoming rail PPPs, including optional IBRD step-up support for LRT-2. Road Safety: Afghanistan reported two deaths after a cargo truck plunged into a river in Badakhshan.