Government not clear enough how Northern Powerhouse Rail will benefit North, NAO says
By Tom Lowe2026-03-11T12:51:00
Watchdog says engagement with local authorities and strategic partners has been unclear
The government has not been clear enough in setting out how its £45bn plans for Northern Powerhouse rail will benefit economic growth, the National Audit Office has said.
The government spending watchdog has said the flagship rail upgrade programme for the north of England must more closely align with national and regional growth strategy in a report on the project published today.
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