TransPennine Express News - Press Releases

All aboard! ‘Brilliant’ free exhibition train to arrive in Hull and Scarborough

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) is inviting people to step aboard Inspiration as the hugely popular free exhibition train arrives in Hull and Scarborough stations next month.

£500k investment transforms station toilets at Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) customers travelling through Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe stations will benefit from upgraded toilet facilities following a £500,000 overhaul.

Video: Station lost property finds new purpose as more than £1,200 raised for charities

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:06:00 Z

Staff at a North East station have raised more than £1200 by selling forgotten items such as clothing, phones, cuddly toys, tents and even bicycles.

TPE puts mental health under the spotlight

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:51:00 Z

Sadly, every year, the railway witnesses hundreds of incidents in which people try to harm themselves. And, roughly every 30 hours, someone dies by suicide on the railway.

Manchester set to benefit from new services as new night-time airport trains arrive this week

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:44:00 Z

New all‑night rail services between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are set to give a direct boost to Greater Manchester’s night‑time economy, as TransPennine Express (TPE) introduces a new timetable this week.

Empty dance studio gets new lease of life for Dewsbury station staff and community

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:13:00 Z

TransPennine Express has unveiled newly refurbished staff facilities at Dewsbury station, giving a new lease of life to a long-unused part of the station.

Biodiversity blooms at Yarm Station following major green upgrade

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:48:00 Z

TransPennine Express has completed a major biodiversity upgrade at Yarm Station, transforming underused railway land into thriving wildlife habitats while creating a greener, more welcoming environment for passengers and the local community.

TransPennine Express introduces new meeting points at stations to transform accessible journeys

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:09:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) is helping customers start their journeys with greater confidence by introducing new Passenger Assistance meeting points at stations across its network.

Fresh Bites and First Class Delights: TPE’s New summer menu arrives onboard

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:13:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) is serving up a taste of summer with the launch of its new seasonal First Class menus, bringing bold flavours, comforting favourites and lighter bites to customers travelling across the North and Scotland.

TransPennine Express therapy dog Nya heads for the spotlight on Bridge of Lies

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:19:00 Z

A familiar nose to rail passengers across the North is set to appear on national television this week.