The report, by the Financial Times, claimed the outsourcing system was abused by consultants, which are paid by the day.
This has led to a call by shadow transport secretary Tim Collins for far fewer consultants to be used.
Network Rail, the not-for-profit body that is to take over from Railtrack, is understood to be looking at overhauling the system. John Armitt, former Costain chief executive, is believed to have been shocked by the number of consultants used when he took over as chief executive of Railtrack earlier this year.
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