A failed attempt to award a new West Coast rail franchise contract will cost
the taxpayer an estimated 40 million pounds.

Three officials at the Department for Transport have been suspended over the
fiasco.

Last month the franchise was awarded to FirstGroup - with current holders
Virgin saying the process was flawed.

Shadow Transport Secretary Maria Eagle agrees:

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