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.
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.
This overview has been produced to support the Transport Select Committee in its examination of the Department for Transport’s spending and performance.
This study will examine the condition of local roads in England and the Department for Transport’s approach to funding their maintenance. An industry survey estimated the one-time catch-up cost to clear the backlog of maintenance issues in England would cost £12.1 billion and take 11 years to complete.
The C&AG has released his annual report on the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency’s collection of Vehicle Excise Duty.
Our report assesses the government’s progress delivering its ambition to increase rates of walking, wheeling and cycling.
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.
This report examines how effectively National Highways and DfT are managing risks to value for money across the portfolio of road enhancement projects.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has been processing standard driving licences at normal levels following the backlog that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still delays in applications from drivers with medical conditions, according to the National Audit Office.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has been processing standard driving licences at normal levels following the backlog that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still delays in applications from drivers with medical conditions, according to the National Audit Office.
This study will assess whether the Department and Network Rail’s are in a position to deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade successfully.
The C&AG has released his annual report on the DVLA’s collection of Vehicle Excise Duty.
A summary of the Department for Transport spending in 2020-21, focusing on key messages from the Department’s Annual Report and Accounts, and providing insights which can be used to improve financial scrutiny.
Briefing note to support the APPG for Cycling and Walking’s inquiry into DfT’s forthcoming Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy 2.
This report makes recommendations for Crossrail Ltd and the programme sponsors as Crossrail nears completion.
This report makes recommendations for Crossrail Ltd and the programme sponsors as Crossrail nears completion.
This report reviews the progress the Department for Transport and HS2 Ltd have made implementing the NAO’s recommendations.
This overview sets out the cost of running the rail system in England and the challenges and opportunities facing government.
This report examines how well the government has used public money to support the uptake of ultra-low emission cars.
This report examines how well the government has used public money to support the uptake of ultra-low emission cars.