UK & International Railway News 26th December 2014

..Total Railway News

Is there trouble brewing over the "no trains"...well not many, anyway...on a UK public holiday known for its busy sporting programme??


China continues to grow its high speed network...plus news from India and the USA.....
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Headlines
UK
Boxing Day rail chaos for hundreds of thousands.(The Telegraph)







International
China
China Focus: High-speed railway reaches China's rugged southwest.(xinhuanet)


China extends high-speed rail network to Xinjiang.(Japan Times)


India
Good governance day spoils holiday spirit in railways.(dna India)


Tribals block rail lines for nearly six hours; 14 trains hit.(Economic Times)


USA
www.progressiverailroading.com.

BNSF issues first sustainability report based on GRI guidelines

M-1 Rail finalizes tax credit funding for Detroit streetcar line

AAR: North American rail traffic gains continued in year's 51st week

CTA completes Damen Station restoration

Atlanta Streetcar slated to open next week

Iowa DOT releases toolkit to promote state's freight-rail network

Amtrak resumes Empire Builder schedules

Crossing upgrades advance in Ohio, Washington