Safety fears have been raised after leaks on brand new trains on the East Coast mainline which could cost the government £8billion.
Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald slammed the Government's Department for Transport after unions claimed they were unsafe in the lead-up to Christmas.
Workers say leaking ovens, taps flooding carriages and insufficient storage space on the Hitachi Azuna LNER trains are a recipe for disaster as busy periods approach.
Union members say rubbish can not be stored on the new trains, and faulty toilets mean passengers are being let down.
Mr McDonald said the £8billion contract for the 14 new Hitachi trains made them “the most expensive trains in the world.”
He said: “So, it is frankly astonishing that these trains are still struggling with basic on-board issues and inadequate facilities.
"It’s yet another reminder of the disastrous and incompetent management of the railway by the Conservatives.
"Ministers urgently need to step in and take responsibility for this shambles.”
An LNER spokesperson said: “Azuma trains are already transforming the travel experience for our customers and staff; offering improved accessibility, more reliable journeys and enhanced on-board facilities as part of the biggest fleet upgrade on the East Coast route in more than 30 years.
“We are committed to providing a world-class experience throughout this significant transformation, and are gathering feedback from customers and colleagues to help us continuously improve.
"The safety of our customers and staff is always our number one priority.”
