AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRail Safety: Spain’s high-speed train collision near Toledo has killed at least 68 people and injured dozens. Investigators are examining a computer communications failure and an “inexplicable” control-centre decision to let a train proceed despite a red signal; the country has declared three days of mourning. Black Sea Shipping: A drone attack struck a Liberian-flagged container ship off Bulgaria, prompting pollution checks. No visible contamination has been found so far, but tests are planned after cargo including lithium-ion batteries was reported aboard; 18 crew members were rescued. Road Freight: Ontario’s trucking association is calling for stronger safety checks after police found a truck with faulty brakes, loose wheel fasteners and hours-of-service violations. Danube Bottleneck: Bulgaria is urging Hungary to open navigation corridors for Bulgarian ships stranded on the river for two months amid dredging restrictions. Freight Growth: Kazakhstan reported 32.6 million tonnes of cargo transit in the first nine months of 2026, up 13.1% year over year, as it targets 100 million tonnes annually by 2035. Transit and Infrastructure: Connecticut has begun building a $125 million Hartford Line station in Enfield, restoring passenger rail service after four decades. Pennsylvania is also investing nearly $12 million in training for highway-industry careers.
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