AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRail Safety Shock: A freight train slammed into a public bus at Bangkok’s Makkasan rail crossing, triggering a massive fire and killing at least 8 people, with dozens more injured; Thai police have launched an urgent probe into how the bus ended up on the tracks and why barriers may not have stopped it. Transit Labor Crisis: New York’s Long Island Rail Road is shut down after a first strike in 30+ years, with thousands of workers walking out over wages and healthcare, leaving commuters scrambling for alternatives. Road Disruptions: In Colorado, crews begin tunnel and bridge work next week—US 160 Wolf Creek Pass tunnel closes May 18 through early October 2026, while Weld County Road 32 under I-25 faces weekday full closures May 18–22. Urban Mobility Launch: Astana begins passenger service on its new light rail line linking the airport to Nurly Zhol, with frequent automated trains. Infrastructure Recovery: Oregon’s Historic Columbia River Highway viaducts reopen after a two-year restoration, easing summer travel east of Multnomah Falls.
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