AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Transport Disruption: Manila’s MRT-3 will run free rides all day on June 17 after a technical issue shut stations from 5:50 a.m. to about 7 a.m., with officials citing steps to prevent repeat incidents. Rail Decarbonisation: UK’s East West Rail won PAS 2080 carbon-management certification after a two-phase audit, underscoring lifecycle emissions cuts as the Oxford–Milton Keynes line heads toward its timetable. High-Speed Rail Push: India’s Ashwini Vaishnaw says the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train’s first section could start operations in 2027, while the Mumbai–Pune corridor is planned to cut travel to about 48 minutes. Transit Safety & Crime: Saskatoon is moving toward a bylaw targeting fare evasion and disruptive riders, as riders report feeling unsafe; in New York, police took a suspect into custody after a woman was slashed inside a train station. Road & Bus Incidents: Montreal police say a pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a city bus in Greenfield Park. Fare Pressure: Tuscany confirmed bus and tram tickets will rise from €1.70 to €2 from August 1. Urban Mobility Upgrade: Kenya Railways is seeking industry input for a World Bank-backed Nairobi commuter rail upgrade, including new manufacturing and maintenance capacity. Service for Events: Belfast unveiled festival traffic plans, including pedestrianisation and revised rail timetables, urging visitors to use public transport.
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