AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSpain Rail Disaster: The death toll from last week’s high-speed collision remains 69 as the government prepares to double insurance payouts and speed up compensation. Transport Minister Óscar Puente is due to face lawmakers as investigators examine safety failures and public confidence in rail. Rail Disruption: A shortage of trains has cut services between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, underscoring fleet reliability challenges. Public Transport Investment: The Philippines is advancing a PHP 9.37 billion plan for integrated cashless fares across buses, jeepneys and trains, while Budapest has begun introducing new luggage-friendly airport express buses. Freight Infrastructure: Work is complete on a rail junction upgrade intended to support construction deliveries to Sizewell C, where 60% of materials are planned to arrive by rail and sea. Canada has also named Vancouver’s proposed $5.9 billion Roberts Bank container terminal a project of national interest, clearing a path for a 50% increase in port capacity.
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