Department for Transport annual report 2006

This annual report for the Department for Transport informs Parliament how money is allocated and sets out future plans.

It provides a description of the Department's policies and programmes, outlining what is required for funding in 2005-06.

The key achievements in 2005-06 outlined in this report include: implementation of the Railways Act, establishment of Network Rail as the point of responsibility for industry performance, an 85 per cent improvement in rail punctuality and reliability, and commencement of operations at the Rail Accident Investigation Branch.

The deployment of over 1000 Traffic Officers on the strategic road network and provision of real-time traffic information through Regional Control Centres.

The introduction of Regional Funding Allocations to give regions more say over priorities for major transport investments.

Support for Local Transport Authorities to deliver new five-year Local Transport Plans.

Chapter 1 lists the Department's key activities and achievements over the part 12 months.

Chapter 2, describes the structure and functions of the Department and the role of executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies. Chapters 3-12 sets out the various programmes the Department has been engaged with for each of the main spending areas, which includes: roads, rail and buses, local and regional transport needs, aviation, shipping and freight.