TransPennine Express News - Press Releases

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.

TPE serves up a taste of the Commonwealth with exclusive First Class menu

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:55:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) is celebrating the 2026 Commonwealth Games by launching a limited-edition onboard menu inspired by the flavours of nations across the Commonwealth – from spicy Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Coconut Rice to a classic West Coast Cheeseboard celebrating the UK.

Inspiration exhibition train brings landmark national tour to a close in Scarborough

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 Z

TransPennine Express (TPE) welcomed visitors aboard Inspiration as the hugely popular free exhibition train completed its nationwide tour at Scarborough station.

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.