AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRail Safety & Accountability: Malaysia’s transport minister Anthony Loke says the Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT track disrupted by a derailment near Chan Sow Lin will be back in service by June 3 at the latest, after the affected train is removed and repairs begin; an independent task force is investigating why the switch system failed. Commuter Disruption: A fire involving an Amtrak contractor maintenance vehicle in New York Penn Station’s Hudson River tunnel shut down NJ Transit and Amtrak into/out of Penn Station, with LIRR partially restored and diversions to Hoboken/Grand Central while service suspensions last at least until noon. EU Passenger Rights: The European Commission tells Spain it must ensure compensation for passengers trapped and affected by the Adamuz high-speed rail accident, stressing EU rules can’t be sidestepped by infrastructure disputes. Transit Leadership: SEPTA’s new permanent GM Scott Sauer, a former trolley driver, is taking on a system battered by rail car fires and ongoing delays. Hydrogen Rail: Indian Railways has approved its first hydrogen-powered trainset for the Jind–Sonipat route, aiming to pilot hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion. Road & Policy: Singapore’s ERP charges rise again from June 29 on parts of AYE/PIE to manage congestion, after a June school-holiday reduction.
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