Warning of delays and cost rises on Transpennine rail upgrade

Risks of delays and cost increases on a scheme to upgrade the Transpennine rail route linking Manchester and Leeds have been highlighted by the National Audit Office, which also warns it is not yet clear how the project’s intended benefits will be achieved.

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