Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 8
8
Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline undermined by lack of updates and immature projects.
Conclusion
The Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) was a sound idea, undermined by a chronic lack of updates and by poor decisions to add immature or unfunded projects to the list. If these weaknesses were 50 addressed, it could form the basis of mature, informed communication with the rail sector and industry about enhancement projects. (Conclusion, Paragraph 66)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 1 May 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗