Former transport secretary Grant Shapps was singled out for criticism by officials from three unions when they gave evidence to the Transport Select Committee.
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), said the long-running conflict was "conceived" by the Department for Transport (DfT).
"This is Shapps's project - the dispute has been bequested to the rest of us to sort out," he told MPs.
Frank Ward, interim general secretary of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA), said he had written to Mr Shapps when he was transport secretary asking for a meeting but had no response.
"He was non-existent," he told the committee.
Mick Whelan, general secretary of the Aslef train drivers' union, was asked to say how close, on a scale of one to 10, the situation was to a resolution.
Esta historia es de la edición January 12, 2023 de Manchester Evening News.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición January 12, 2023 de Manchester Evening News.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
LUXURY 'PARTY FLAT' IS HALTED
SKYSCRAPER APARTMENT A MAGNET FOR LOUD MUSIC AND DRUG TAKING
Club's 120 years of making history
CITY VENUE HAS INSPIRED AND TOUCHED GENERATIONS
'Another much loved part of the soul of the city is in need'
I WAS dispatched to Salford in 1988 as the district reporter for the MEN.
This light should never go out
SALFORD LADS CLUB IS IN FINANCIAL CRISIS - HELP US RAISE £250K TO ENSURE THIS VITAL INSTITUTION IS THERE FOR MORE YOUNGSTERS
Going the distance!
THE Manchester Half marathon has returned to the streets of Manchester as 24,000 runners attempt to tackle the 13.1 mile route in support of charities and organisations.
Mayor's devolved benefits shake-up
BURNHAM SEEKS CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT CASH IN NEW PLAN
Pensioner dies in taxi crash tragedy
AN ELDERLY woman has died after being struck by a taxi in Middleton.
Eriksen confirms no talks with Reds over new contract
CHRISTIAN Eriksen has confirmed he has not held talks with United over a new deal.
ONE OF CLUB'S BEST SIGNINGS
ONE of the best signings of the City era is leaving.
SALE SET PACE FOR DERBY WIN
SALE'S league-leading set piece earned them a ruthless 43-10 win over Newcastle Falcons in the Northern derby.