AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRail disruption: British Transport Police confirmed a person died after being hit by a train near Newport on 7 August, triggering cancellations and delays between Newport and Hereford, with disruption expected to run into the afternoon and a separate lineside fire also affecting services. Rail safety & policing: A serving BTP officer, PC Mohinder “Ricki” Sandhu, 39, was named after a fatal incident at Ingatestone station on 3 August, with the force saying it was not being treated as suspicious. Public transport design row: London campaigners urged the government to scrap “floating” bus stops, saying blind and partially sighted people “no longer feel safe” using buses where cycle lanes force pedestrians to cross. Bus network expansion: St Helens will get a new direct express bus link to Liverpool John Lennon Airport from 6 September, with publicly owned low-emission buses and faster journey times for thousands of residents. Used equipment market: European crawler excavator auction sales rose 14% year-on-year in Q2, with a median price of €28,980 and fewer listings on Mascus alongside softer enquiries. Offshore wind jobs: Encomara began inshore trials at Ardersier for its “Squid” floating wind connection system, aiming to support growth that could create around 130 jobs by 2030. Roadside enforcement: Newcastle will trial new “red routes” banning stopping on key bus corridors for 18 months, with penalties for motorists and limited exceptions for taxis and disabled drop-offs.
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