Ministers have been accused by Labour of failing to take responsibility for the £45 million West Coast Main Line fiasco.
Shadow Transport Secretary Maria Eagle said it was a "disgrace" the politicians responsible for the bungled franchise deal had either remained in the Cabinet or been promoted to it.
Answering questions in the Commons, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said reports into the West Cost deal had concluded ministers were not made aware of the problems.
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