Strategy and finance

Improving value for money from the railway - Terms of reference

To examine the overall cost structure of all elements of the railway sector and to identify options for improving value for money to passengers and the taxpayer while continuing to expand capacity as necessary and drive up passenger satisfaction.

Published:: 09 December 2009

Revised policy for funding local and regional rail services promoted by local authorities and PTEs

This is a revision to a policy setting out DfT's intentions to fund in the long term services initially funded for a trial period by local authorities and PTEs which demonstrate value for money.