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PAC slams Government and Crossrail over delays

“It is unacceptable that Parliament and the public still do not know the root causes of the failures that beset this project" - PAC

3 Apr

Looking towards London at Didcot Parkway on August 18. PAUL BIGLAND/RAIL.

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£47 million spent on deferred sections of Great Western modernisation

"Around £47 million” has been spent on works on the Great Western Main Line where electrification has been deferred.

20 Dec

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Government must set out ‘realistic timetable’ for HS2, says PAC

Public Accounts Committee wants to see a “realistic timetable” set out quickly

14 Sept

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Eurostar sale “well handled” but DfT under fire from PAC

Public Accounts Committee says Government’s sale of its stake in Eurostar was “well handled and secured a good return for the taxpayer”.

21 Jan

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PAC investigates rail franchising reform

MPs hear evidence from leading DfT figures

3 Dec

Colas Rail 37421 on a Network Rail test train near Northampton. PETER FOSTER.

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Network Rail accused of “severe planning and budget failures”

“Passengers and the public are paying a heavy price” for failings, says PAC chairman

20 Nov

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PAC examines Eurostar sale

Government’s focus on “short-term cash”, says Meg Hillier

18 Nov

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PAC questions role of Office of Rail and Road

The Public Accounts Committee questioned the role of the ORR, with PAC member Nigel Mills asking ORR Chief Executive Richard Price why the regulator was needed.

11 Nov

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CP5 plans investigated by Public Accounts Committee

MPs to question Mark Carne and DfT Permanent Secretary

13 Oct

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Taxpayers bore all risk when DfT procured IEP and Thameslink fleets - Public Accounts Committee

Taxpayers bore all the risk when DfT decided to buy Intercity Express Programme and Thameslink fleets the Public Accounts Committee said today (December 17).

17 Dec

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