How many, how far and how much – DfT does the sums on transport data

The DfT’s annual compendium of transport statistics is a treasure trove for number crunchers

Railways account for the largest share of expenditure – 35% – though local and national roads combined account for 41%

Railways account for the largest share of expenditure – 35% – though local and national roads combined account for 41%

Hidden behind the headline grabbing figures on road traffic growth, accident casualties and public transport use in the latest DfT Transport Statistics GB, comes the reminder that Government expenditure on UK transport has declined for four consecutive years: it currently stands at £19.3bn, well down from the £23bn (at outturn, not 2012/3 prices) of the 2009/10 peak.

These cuts affect both capital and current (revenue) expenditure, and they apply to the whole of the UK. Treasury...

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