Improving local bus services in England outside London
This study examines the government’s support for bus services and whether enablers to improve bus services are in place.
Published:
2 Oct 2020
2 Oct 2020
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Transport
Improving passenger rail services through new trains
“While some passengers are enjoying the improved facilities and ride provided by new trains, many others are still waiting for their new trains to enter service. And too often the trains turn out to be unreliable in everyday use because they haven’t been sufficiently tested. The Strategic Rail Authority needs to redouble its efforts to help get new trains into service on time and running reliably for the benefit of passengers and the taxpayer.”
Published:
4 Feb 2004
4 Feb 2004
Improving public transport in England through light rail
Modern light rail systems, such as Croydon Tramlink and Manchester Metrolink, have brought significant benefits to passengers, according to a report Parliament by the head of the National Audit Office, Sir John Bourn. They deliver fast, frequent and reliable services and provide a comfortable and safe journey. Their modern look and attractive services have enhanced … Read more
Published:
23 Apr 2004
23 Apr 2004
Improving the A303 between Amesbury and Berwick Down
This report makes early observations on the progress and risks in upgrading the A303 between Amesbury and Berwick Down.
Published:
20 May 2019
20 May 2019
Increasing passenger rail capacity
With projected demand falling and costs of carriages rising, there are risks to value for money from plans to increase capacity on the rail network.
Published:
4 Jun 2010
4 Jun 2010
Independent Reviews of reported CSR07 Value for Money savings
“It is worrying, when the money has already been removed from their budgets, that a significant proportion of the savings claimed by the Department for Transport and the Home Office have question marks hanging over them. A failure to deliver these savings may mean cuts having to be made elsewhere.
“Both the Department for Transport and the Home Office have had some success in reducing costs so far, but more generally all departments must now take a more rigorous approach towards ensuring large-scale, genuine savings are made.”
Published:
16 Dec 2009
16 Dec 2009
Investigation into government’s response to the collapse of Thomas Cook
This investigation examines the government’s response to the collapse of Thomas Cook.
Published:
19 Mar 2020
19 Mar 2020
Investigation into land and property acquisition for the Phase One (London – West Midlands) of the High Speed 2 programme
This investigation is about acquiring land and property for Phase One (London to the West Midlands) of the High Speed 2 programme
Published:
13 Sep 2018
13 Sep 2018
Investigation into the Department for Transport’s decision to cancel three rail electrification projects
This investigation sets out the decision-making process, leading to the July 2017 announcement of the cancellation of three rail electrification projects: the Midland Main Line north of Kettering (to Nottingham and Sheffield); the Great Western Main Line between Cardiff and Swansea; and the Lakes Line between Oxenholme and Windermere.
Published:
29 Mar 2018
29 Mar 2018
Investigation into the South East Flexible Ticketing Programme
The National Audit Office has today published the findings from its investigation into the Department for Transport’s (the Department’s) progress in implementing the South East Flexible Ticketing Programme (the Programme). In January 2012, the Department set up the Programme to improve coordination, speed up delivery and increase take up of smart ticketing. The Department was … Read more
Published:
20 Apr 2017
20 Apr 2017