AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSpain Rail Disaster: The death toll stands at 69 after two high-speed trains collided near Urda. Investigators are examining a possible signalling failure and control-room instructions; the transport minister has refused calls to resign as unions raise concerns about staffing and infrastructure. Rail Safety in Ukraine: A Russian drone strike on Dnipro’s train station killed at least 13 people, underscoring the risks to civilian rail passengers during the war. Electric Cars: Syrians are turning to mostly Chinese-made electric vehicles as fuel prices rise and petrol quality falters, though poverty puts the switch beyond many households. Public Transport: Ethiopia launched 26 natural-gas-powered buses in Addis Ababa, aiming to cut fuel imports and operating costs. City Connections: Karachi is advancing plans for new bus rapid transit lines and an elevated road link between its port and Qayyumabad. Event Travel: Gautrain is adding buses and extending train services for the Soweto Derby and events in Sandton this weekend.
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