Source · National Audit Office

Northern Powerhouse Rail

Published: 11 Mar 2026 Type: Value for Money Department: Department for Transport

Northern Powerhouse Rail’s success is dependent on better cross-government working and stronger ties to the government’s economic strategy.

Dept: Department for Transport Topics: Business and industryEconomic growthInfrastructure financeLocal economyLocal governmentLocal services and housingManaging major projectsProgramme deliveryProject and service deliveryRailTransport nao.org.uk →