India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has finalized the Winter Schedule 2025 for domestic airlines, introducing four new airports: New Amravati, Hissar, Purnia, and Rupsi. The schedule, effective from October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026, will see 26,495 weekly departures across 126 airports, marking a 5.95% growth over the previous winter schedule.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Azerbaijan's decision to lift all restrictions on goods transit through its territory signifies Armenia is gradually overcoming a decades-long blockade. This move, following a US-brokered peace agreement, has already facilitated the first transit of Kazakh grain to Armenia.
Saudi Arabia is aggressively expanding its railway network as part of Vision 2030, aiming to grow from 5,300 km to over 8,000 km. Key projects include the $7 billion Landbridge connecting Jeddah and Dammam, significantly cutting travel times, and the launch of the 'Dream of the Desert' luxury train service from Riyadh to Qurayyat, enhancing tourism and logistics.
Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania are set to sign an EU pact in November in Brussels for a new North-South transport corridor. This initiative will connect the Aegean and Black Seas via modern highways and high-speed rail, enhancing trade, tourism, and military mobility across Eastern Europe and extending towards Moldova and Ukraine.
Liemobil and its operating partner, BOS PS Anstalt, have reached an agreement to ensure the implementation of the planned 7.5-minute public transport cycle in Liechtenstein starting December 2025. The accord addresses previous financial challenges, personnel concerns, and service quality issues, aiming for a reliable and secure operation of the bus network despite the current contract ending in December 2028.
Presidents Gitanas Nausėda of Lithuania and Karol Nawrocki of Poland are set to officially open a crucial section of the Via Baltica motorway. This infrastructure project, connecting Marijampolė to the Polish border, is vital for regional connectivity, economic development, and military mobility, with its full completion expected in late 2025.
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo destined for Conakry, Guinea, effective October 27, 2025, for various global regions, and November 16, 2025, for the Americas. The surcharge will be USD 1,000 per TEU from the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Indian Subcontinent, and USD 1,400 per TEU from Asia and Oceania.
Luxembourg's national railway company, CFL, has launched its first 164-meter 'coupled' Coradia Stream High Capacity train, doubling seating to 668. This marks a new phase in the €400 million fleet modernization, aiming for a 46% capacity increase by 2026.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev officially launched the construction of the 'New Tashkent International Airport' on October 15, 2025. This $2.5 billion first-phase project, involving an international consortium, aims to transform Uzbekistan into a major aviation hub, capable of serving up to 20 million passengers annually and featuring green construction principles.
Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran have intensified cooperation on the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), targeting 15 million tonnes of freight traffic by 2030. High-level officials conducted a joint border visit and held trilateral talks in Baku, focusing on infrastructure development and streamlining logistics.
UK ministers have taken direct control of the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing project, stripping responsibility from National Highways. The Department for Transport will now oversee the UK's largest planned infrastructure scheme, aiming to mitigate cost overruns and delays, with construction expected to begin in 2026.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced India's ambitious plan to construct 25 greenfield expressways, covering 10,000 km, with an investment of US$67.57 billion. This initiative aims to drastically reduce logistics costs and enhance national connectivity, marking a significant push in infrastructure development.
Spain's Congress of Deputies has approved a new Sustainable Mobility Law, a crucial step towards modernizing transport, promoting decarbonization, and securing 10 billion euros in European recovery funds. The legislation aims to transform mobility with a focus on sustainability, digitalization, and social equity.
Sergeant Adama Jagne of The Gambia Armed Forces recently admitted to a National Assembly committee that he cannibalized government vehicles. The vehicles, identified as assets of former President Yahya Jammeh, were under his care at the Mechanical Services Agency in Kotu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport on October 8, 2025. This major infrastructure project, built at a cost of approximately ₹19,650 crore, aims to alleviate air traffic congestion in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and is set to begin commercial operations in December 2025.
Montenegro's transport administration has launched its third tender for the 20.3 million euro western section of the Podgorica bypass motorway. This follows two previous cancellations due to issues with bidder documentation and appeals, highlighting ongoing challenges in the country's infrastructure projects.
The Bulgarian Cabinet has finalized the necessary steps for an agreement with North Macedonia regarding the preparation, construction, and operation of a vital railway tunnel on Pan-European Corridor VIII. This move is a significant stride towards enhancing regional connectivity and completing a strategic East-West transport route, with the formal signing anticipated on November 4, 2025.
Pacific Air Charters has commenced limited scheduled flights between Tutuila and the Manu'a Islands in American Samoa, starting October 3. Utilizing a 9-passenger Tecnam Traveller, the service aims to address long-standing transportation challenges for the remote islands, offering an inaugural round trip fare of $250.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced the rescheduling of multiple ferry services for Thursday, October 2, 2025, in anticipation of gale-force winds from Storm Amy. Passengers are advised to check for updated sailing times.
Turkish commercial vehicle manufacturer Anadolu Isuzu has agreed to acquire a 75.2% state-owned stake in Uzbekistan's SamAuto for US$80 million, alongside an equivalent investment commitment. This strategic move aims to establish Uzbekistan as a regional production and export hub for commercial vehicles, including electric buses, across Central Asia, the South Caucasus, the Middle East, and Africa.
