TransPennine Express News - Press Releases

TPE introduces baby on board badges to support pregnant customers

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:13:00 Z

New badges will help expectant mothers signal when they may need a seat while travelling.

Autumn is brewing: TPE launches new seasonal menu as Costa Coffee arrives onboard

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:32:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched its new First Class autumn/winter menu, bringing warming seasonal flavours and Costa Coffee to customers onboard its catered services.

Fond farewell to TPE station manager after 32 years on the railway

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:39:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) is saying a fond farewell to one of its well-known station managers as he retires this week after spending more than three decades working on the railway.

Books on board: TPE invites customers to take a moment for a good story this World Mental Health Day

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:38:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) is encouraging customers to turn their next train journey into a little time for themselves, with free books available on board this week on their services from Manchester Airport to mark World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October.

Volunteers from TransPennine Express collect half a bike, food packaging and cigarette butts at Scarborough beach clean

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:00 Z

Staff from Transpennine Express (TPE) collected six bags of litter and abandoned items such as food packaging, plastic fragments, cigarette butts and even half a bicycle while taking part in a national beach clean-up event on Scarborough North Bay beach last week (Thursday 24 September).

TPE mourns the loss of beloved station cat Bolt

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:41:00 Z

It is with heavy hearts that TransPennine Express (TPE) announces the passing of Bolt, Huddersfield’s much-loved former station cat, following a road traffic accident.

Students can save up to 50 per cent on train travel with TPE

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:02:00 Z

As students return to university and college this autumn, TransPennine Express (TPE) is helping them make their money go further with its year-round student travel offer.

All aboard: Meet the new voices bringing TPE journeys to life

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:04:00 Z

Customers travelling with TransPennine Express (TPE) are set to hear a new sound on board, as three colleagues’ step into the spotlight as the voices behind journeys across the network.

TPE wins top honour for biodiversity work at 'railway Oscars'

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:01:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) has been recognised for its work protecting and boosting wildlife across the North after winning a top honour at the National Rail Awards.

TPE opens a new chapter for young readers at Thirsk station

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 Z

A new children’s Book Nook has been officially opened at TransPennine Express’ (TPE) Thirsk station by acclaimed author Amelia Tait.