Rail passengers in England and Wales face more overcrowding and higher fares until the network is expanded, a spending watchdog has warned.
The National Audit Office (NAO) said direct government control of the railways, begun in 2005, had delivered better value for taxpayers. But future pressure on capacity could reverse any benefits, it warned.
The National Audit Office (NAO) said direct government control of the railways, begun in 2005, had delivered better value for taxpayers. But future pressure on capacity could reverse any benefits, it warned.
11:38, 15 Oct 2008
by Matthew Rees