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  1. Northern Powerhouse Rail

    Work in progress

    Spring 2026

    This report will focus on how the Department for Transport (DfT) is setting up the programme for success.

  2. Rail reform: the rail transformation programme

    Report Value for money

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    The reforms set out in government’s rail transformation plans are facing delays, and there remain long-standing issues with the rail sector that need to be addressed, such as its financial sustainability and service to passengers.

  3. Investigation into the East West Rail project (Oxford – Cambridge)

    Report Value for money

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    Government needs to ensure its growth plans for Cambridge are aligned with its £6-7bn investment in a new regional railway (East West Rail, Oxford to Cambridge), so it can maximise the economic benefits of the line, a new report by the National Audit Office says.

  5. High Speed Two: Euston

    Report Value for money

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    The government should use the two-year pause on new construction work at HS2 Euston to develop a design that is affordable, deliverable and value for money, according to a new National Audit Office report.

  6. Crossrail – a progress update

    Report Value for money

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    This report makes recommendations for Crossrail Ltd and the programme sponsors as Crossrail nears completion.

  8. The Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme

    Report Value for money

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    This study will assess whether the Department and Network Rail’s are in a position to deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade successfully.

  10. Department for Transport 2024-25

    Overview Departmental overview

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    In 2024-25, the Department for Transport’s net spend was £41.3 billion. Our overview provides insight on where this money was spent.

  11. Department for Transport Accounts 2024-25

    Report Financial audit

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    The C&AG has issued a clean audit opinion, providing assurance to Parliament on the Department for Transport’s 2024-25 financial statements.

  12. Local bus services in England

    Report Value for money

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    A new NAO report examines if the Department for Transport has delivered value for money from its support to local bus services outside of London.

  13. The Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail franchise

    Report Value for money

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    This examines the causes of poor performance on the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern network since the franchise began in September 2014, the effects on passenger services, financial outcomes for the operator and the Department, and the Department’s handling of the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.

  16. Reform of the rail franchising programme

    Report Value for money

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    The management of rail franchising has improved since 2012 however significant risks remain to achieving value for money as the programme develops.

  18. A Short Guide to Network Rail

    Overview Short guide

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    The NAO is publishing a suite of short guides relating to each government department and some cross-government issues, to assist House of Commons Select Committees.

  19. Update on the Thameslink Programme

    Report Value for money

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    The programme to upgrade to the Thameslink routes through London has a realistic prospect of delivering value for money but there remains risks which the Department for Transport and Network Rail need to manage carefully.

  20. Confirmed impacts: Developing the capability needed to deliver the rail strategy

    Report

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    This impacts case study shows how our reports pointing to the need for Department for Transport staff to improve their skills in managing complex procurements helped DfT to develop a Commercial Capability Strategy, increase leadership training and create a network for sharing advice.

    It is one example of financial or non-financial benefits realised in 2014 as a result of our involvement, all of which are set out in our interactive PDF