Department for Transport

The Department for Transport's role is to provide strategic direction and funding to the railways and to procure rail franchises and projects.

The DfT Rail group's objectives are:

• to ensure delivery of improved operational and financial performance, and safety, by the railway;
• to secure appropriate rail passenger services at an acceptable price through effective specification and procurement;
• to develop and deliver a robust, affordable and sustainable strategy for the development of the railway that supports wider transport objectives; and 
• to ensure the cost-effective and timely delivery of major rail projects.

Last updated: 23 October 2008

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