TransPennine Express News - Press Releases

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

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:12:00 Z

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.

TPE steps in to help customers following widespread flight disruption

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:56:00 Z

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.

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

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 Z

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.

All aboard for Aperol! You can now be served Aperol Spritz on the way to the airport

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:43:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched Aperol Spritz onboard its services, helping holidaymakers in the North start their getaway early.

‘It was my twin brother’, TPE reveals excuses heard from customers travelling without a valid ticket

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 Z

From blaming a twin brother to eating the evidence, TransPennine Express (TPE) has revealed some of the more unusual excuses its revenue protection team has heard from customers travelling without a valid ticket.

TPE urges customers not to travel as power outage causes major disruption across the network

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:40:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) is urging customers not to travel on any of its services for the remainder of today (Thursday 6 August) following a power outage affecting rail operations in Manchester.

Free blood pressure checks available at Hull Paragon station

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:30:00 Z

Members of the public are being invited to get free blood pressure checks at Hull Paragon station as part of a new weekly health initiative hosted at the Safer Hull Paragon Hub.

Green-fingered Beaver Scouts help boost biodiversity at Stalybridge station

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:24:00 Z

A group of enthusiastic Beaver Scouts helped transform a Greater Manchester station by planting flowers and plants which will help wildlife flourish.

Suppliers from North of England help transform TPE’s Nova 1 train seating

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:28:00 Z

Businesses from across the North are helping transform one of TransPennine Express’s fleet of trains with new distinctive seat covers.

TPE to run extra services for customers travelling from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:20:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to run up to two extra services a day for festivalgoers travelling to and from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.