On September 6, a direct high-speed rail service between Ruijin and Yan'an was launched, covering 1,857 km in 11 hours and 32 minutes. The route connects the old revolutionary base areas in southern Jiangxi and northern Shaanxi, forming a red tourism corridor. Ruijin and Yudu introduced ticket-based benefits such as free admission to scenic spots and hotel discounts to boost red tourism.
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics released 2024 State-Level Transportation Public Finance Statistics, covering revenues and expenditures for rail, highway, and air modes. Alaska ($3,229) and New York ($2,413) have the highest per capita transportation expenditures, while Alabama ($643) and Mississippi ($670) have the lowest. Data spans 2020-2024, excluding 2023 highway data.
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average price for regular gasoline in August 2026 was $4.06 per gallon, up 3.2% from July and 29.5% year-over-year. Diesel averaged $5.46, up 45.9% YoY.
The European Commission adopted Greece's Social Climate Plan, mobilizing €4.77 billion until 2032, with €3.57 billion (75%) from the EU and €1.2 billion (25%) from national funds. The plan supports vulnerable households, transport users, and micro-enterprises in the clean transition, aiming for annual emissions reductions of 811,000 tons CO2 equivalent by 2032.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics relaunched the Intercity Bus Atlas, featuring nearly 60 operators, approximately 3,500 stops, and 1,800 routes. The map provides comprehensive data on the national intercity bus network for researchers, policymakers, and planners, with quarterly updates planned.
The European Commission published a report on EU transport and tourism, covering sustainability, resilience, connectivity, safety, and social aspects. It shows around 1.4 million transport companies employing 10.4 million people. In 2025, EU tourism accommodation overnight stays exceeded 3 billion, a record. The report includes country factsheets on transport networks and alternative fuel uptake.