TransPennine Express News - Press Releases

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.

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.