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TPE unveils £1bn battery train fleet to transform rail travel across the north

A £1 billion investment in a new fleet of battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express (TPE) has been announced in a move set to transform rail travel across the north of England while supporting hundreds of skilled jobs across the UK. 

A Class 397 at Manchester International Airport Station

TPE steps in to help customers following widespread flight disruption

TransPennine Express (TPE) is offering flexibility to customers whose travel plans have been disrupted by recent air traffic control issues, allowing affected passengers to use their rail tickets on alternative dates and times at no extra charge. 

A Class 397 at Manchester International Airport Station

Cost of journey to Manchester Airport spoils holiday for more than a third of holidaymakers

New research has revealed that getting to Manchester Airport is putting a serious dent in the holiday mood, with nearly half (48%) of northern holidaymakers saying it’s the most stressful part of their trip.