Press Releases

Passengers at Selby station are being greeted with a touch of festive magic this December, thanks to the creative efforts of children from nearby St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School. 

From a breakfast brioche bun with pigs in blankets to a full turkey dinner or vegan nutless roast, there is something for everyone to enjoy onboard TransPennine Express during the holiday season as the train operator launches its new festive menu.   

TransPennine Express (TPE) Nova 1 (Class 802) trains have started using the overhead line equipment between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is spreading festive cheer across its network with the unwrapping of a special Christmas train, designed to raise awareness and support for Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas appeal.

TransPennine Express (TPE) will run two extra late-night services this month between Manchester and Liverpool for music fans.  

TransPennine Express’s Class 185 trains have been recognised – for the ninth time - at a prestigious engineering and maintenance award ceremony.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is giving customers the option to change their travel plans over the weekend as the train operator has been forced to cancel services running north of Carlisle due to Storm Bert tomorrow (Saturday 23 November).  

TransPennine Express station staff at Hull Paragon have revealed what it was like being on the set of new Hollywood film ‘Blitz’.

The number of customers using TransPennine Express’ (TPE’s) Passenger Assist service has risen by more than half in just one year.

TransPennine Express customers will be able to use tickets bought for this evening or tomorrow on Wednesday instead if they wish to change their travel plans as snow and ice are forecast in the North of England and Scotland.  

A new blue plaque unveiled at a popular seaside TransPennine Express station pays homage to one of railway’s founding fathers, known as the ‘Railway King’ – but who is now largely forgotten.