AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUK Rail Trial: The Severn Valley Railway launches the Bewdley Express commuter trial, running Tuesdays to Thursdays for eight weeks and linking Bewdley with Birmingham Snow Hill via Kidderminster. EV Charging for Freight: Northern Ireland’s Mid Ulster council backs plans for an HGV electric charging hub at Toome, with 25 charging units proposed to support hauliers’ decarbonisation plans. Driverless Taxis Delay: Transport for London pushes back London “robotaxis” rollout, citing missing operating guidelines and regulatory/technical hurdles. Maritime Sanctions & Security: Germany blames Russia for an explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and moves to tighten entry controls and pressure the “shadow fleet.” Shipping & Sanctions Evasion: A report says Russia’s sanctioned shadow fleet exploits weak African shipping registries to keep oil exports flowing. Digital Customs for Horses: Digital eATA carnets for moving sport horses between the UK and EU are rolling out, aiming to replace paper ATA carnets by end-2027 (with “teething issues” still a concern). Local Logistics Investment: DHL wins green light for a £18m bid to relocate its Northern Ireland supermarket supply chain hub. Public Service Reform (Transport-adjacent): Scotland’s First Minister sets out sweeping public service changes, including cutting health boards from 14 to two.
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