AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBangkok Rail-Crossing Shock: Thailand’s Transport Ministry has ordered urgent investigations and compensation after a freight train slammed into a BMTA bus at the Makkasan crossing, killing 8 and injuring 32; PM Anutin visited the site, while early reports point to heavy traffic trapping the bus on the tracks and a delayed/failed barrier lowering, with longer-term fixes now on the table. Union Standoff: In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul pleaded for Long Island Rail Road unions to return to talks as the strike—first in 32 years—enters day two, leaving hundreds of thousands facing Monday chaos. Fuel-Price Fallout: Kenya’s transport sector is set for a nationwide shutdown over soaring fuel costs, with operators and drivers calling for a full stop of services. Energy Tech Push: Malaysia’s TNB says it’s using AI as a “smart GPS” for electricity to predict demand and protect the grid. Logistics & Shipping: Sharjah launched an integrated corridor with Oman, and Precious Shipping expanded into tankers with a new MR acquisition.
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