# UK DfT Reviews Rail Infrastructure Costs

On November 9, 2026, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) set the scope for an external review of rail infrastructure delivery costs, chaired by Rachel Skinner of WSP and expected to conclude within six months—by May 9, 2027. The review will examine cost drivers, design maturity, benchmarking, procurement, risk allocation, and how stable investment pipelines affect delivery. Its recommendations could shape future rail project planning and commercial frameworks.

- Rail contractors and suppliers can prepare evidence on the review’s specified topics, including procurement practices, risk allocation, and cost benchmarking.
- The review may affect future project assumptions and commercial arrangements, making its findings relevant to bid strategies and cost models.
- The review is expected to finish by May 9, 2027; the signal identifies no procurement solicitation or contract award.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department for Transport (DfT)
- Great British Railways (GBR)

### Vendors
- WSP ()

### Sources
- [Government sets out terms for review of rail infrastructure costs - Rail Business UK](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/infrastructure/2026/11/09/government-sets-out-terms-for-review-of-rail-infrastructure-costs) - https://www.railbusinessuk.com/