TransPennine Express celebrates first service to call at Reston in more than 50 years
- This morning’s 6.16am TransPennine Express (TPE) service from Edinburgh became the first passenger train to stop at Reston in more than 50 years
- TPE’s Nova 1 (802212) now carries the name St Abb’s Head to cement links to the local community
- Matthew Golton, Managing Director of TransPennine Express called the arrival of the first service a landmark moment for Reston and TPE
- Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP, who travelled on one of the first TPE services into the new station said that the investment will change the lives of the people of Reston for the better
New rail link for Saltburn
Customers in the North East can now benefit from a new rail link between Saltburn and Manchester Airport, providing direct travel between cities including York, Leeds and Manchester.
Excitement and bookings reach new heights ahead of Reston Station opening
- Reston Station in the Scottish Borders is set to re-open on Monday 23 May
- The 6.16am TransPennine Express (TPE) service from Edinburgh will be the first passenger train to stop at Reston in more than 50 years
- Since December’s timetable change, more than 117,000 customers have taken advantage of the TPE’s Edinburgh to Newcastle stopping service, which has connected communities across in the Scottish Borders and Northumberland
Huddersfield Station hosts coffee morning to help tackle loneliness during Mental Health Awareness Week
TransPennine Express (TPE) hosted a coffee morning at Huddersfield Station this morning to help raise awareness of loneliness during Mental Health Awareness Week.
TransPennine Express launches search for railway stars of the future
TransPennine Express (TPE) is searching for the next generation of railway superstars and believes its apprenticeship scheme holds the key to unlocking hidden gems in the region.
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TransPennine Express celebrates first service to call at Reston in more than 50 years
- This morning’s 6.16am TransPennine Express (TPE) service from Edinburgh became the first passenger train to stop at Reston in more than 50 years
- TPE’s Nova 1 (802212) now carries the name St Abb’s Head to cement links to the local community
- Matthew Golton, Managing Director of TransPennine Express called the arrival of the first service a landmark moment for Reston and TPE
- Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP, who travelled on one of the first TPE services into the new station said that the investment will change the lives of the people of Reston for the better

TransPennine Express wins Social Inclusion Award at the Women in Rail Awards
TransPennine Express (TPE) is celebrating after winning the Social Inclusion Award at the prestigious Women in Rail Awards ceremony last night.

Rail customers asked to avoid travel ahead of disruption to services on Sunday 22 May
TransPennine Express (TPE) is asking customers to avoid travel on its services this coming Sunday with another strike by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union set to take place.

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