Crossrail
The DfT and Transport for London have done well to protect taxpayers’ interests in Crossrail but risks remain including delivery of the trains.
Published:
24 Jan 2014
24 Jan 2014
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Transport
Departmental Overview: The performance of the Department for Transport 2012-13
This Departmental Overview is one of 17 we have produced covering our work on each major government department. It summarises our work on the Department for Transport 2012-13.
Published:
17 Jan 2014
17 Jan 2014
2012-13 review of the data systems for the Department for Transport
Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department for Transport’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
This review was carried out on the 2012-15 Business Plan. Revised Business Plans were issued in June 2013.
Published:
6 Sep 2013
6 Sep 2013
Progress in delivering the Thameslink programme
Thameslink aims to reduce overcrowding and journey times. Initial progress has been good but a 3 year delay in awarding the train contract puts the 2018 programme deadline at risk.
Published:
5 Jun 2013
5 Jun 2013
High Speed 2: A review of early programme preparation
The strategic case for HS2, in terms of increasing rail capacity and generating regional growth, has still to be demonstrated clearly.
Published:
16 May 2013
16 May 2013
Lessons from cancelling the InterCity West Coast franchise competition
The competition to let this franchise lacked oversight. The full cost to the taxpayer is unknown, but likely to be significant.
Published:
7 Dec 2012
7 Dec 2012
Funding for local transport: an overview
As the funding and provision of transport decentralises, this report gives an overview of the landscape and highlights issues and risks.
Published:
25 Oct 2012
25 Oct 2012
Departmental Overview: A summary of the NAO’s work on the Department for Transport 2011-12
This Departmental Overview is one of 15 we are producing covering our work on each major government department. It summarises our work on the Department for Transport during 2011-12.
Published:
26 Sep 2012
26 Sep 2012
Review of the data systems for the Department for Transport
Review of a sample of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Department for Transport’s Business Plan, Common Areas of Spend and wider management information.
Published:
3 Sep 2012
3 Sep 2012
The completion and sale of High Speed 1
The HS1 project has delivered a high performing line, which was subsequently sold in a well-managed way. But international passenger numbers are falling far short of forecasts and the project costs exceed the value of journey time saving benefits.
Published:
28 Mar 2012
28 Mar 2012