UK DfT's rail transformation plans face delays, NAO criticizes high-risk timetable and lack of implementation plan.
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has made limited progress on rail transformation plans, with most changes and expected savings not expected until at least the next Parliament, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). The report criticizes the DfT for setting a high-risk timetable for the rail reform program without a clear plan for implementation, and emphasizes that Britain's railway system needs to change due to its poor performance for passengers and high cost to taxpayers. The DfT spent £3.1 billion subsidizing train services in the 2022/23 financial year.
March 08, 2024
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