AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHydrogen Rail Milestone (India): PM Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen fuel-cell passenger train on the Jind–Sonipat route, a 10-coach service aimed at cutting rail emissions while generating power onboard. Road Safety Shock (Uganda): Uganda suspended all school excursions after a bus crash in Kapchorwa killed at least 20 pupils and one adult, with dozens injured; police cited a mechanical fault and loss of control on a notorious stretch. Rail Cooperation (Ukraine–EU): Ukrzaliznytsia and Spain’s Renfe agreed to work on freight and passenger links, including gauge-change technologies and intermodal logistics across Europe. Public Transport Disruption (UK): Southampton announced free bus travel on the Bluestar N17 during Itchen Bridge overnight closures for resurfacing, while Edinburgh warned of further city-centre road closures for match-day trams and buses. Local Transit Upgrade (UK): Cheshire West and Chester approved a 12-month trial of an improved Winsford circular bus route starting Sept 1, with longer hours and more frequent hourly service. Fleet/Industry (Belgium): Volvo secured potential public support up to €119m for investment at its Ghent plant, supporting continued EV production and capacity flexibility.
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