TransPennine Express News - Press Releases

More than 70 staff from TransPennine Express learn sign language

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:00 Z

Dozens of staff at train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) are learning sign language to help make rail journeys easier for hearing-impaired customers.

TransPennine Express launches flash group ticket sale with bigger savings

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:14:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) is offering groups an even bigger saving this summer with a limited-time increase to its group booking discount.

Sheffield rail safety champion recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:13:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) Safeguarding and Crime Prevention Lead Steve O’Callaghan has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to rail safety.

Free railway exhibition train proves a hit in Hull

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:40:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) invited people to step aboard Inspiration as the hugely popular free exhibition train arrived at Hull Paragon station over the weekend.

Fond farewell to Glasgow conductor Bernie after 44 years on the railway

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:04:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) has said a fond farewell to Glasgow-based conductor Bernie McBride, who retired in May after an incredible 44-year career on the railway.

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.