Press Releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

TransPennine Express has unveiled newly refurbished staff facilities at Dewsbury station, giving a new lease of life to a long-unused part of the station.

A familiar nose to rail passengers across the North is set to appear on national television this week.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is inviting the public to join its staff taking part in a series of free dance sessions as it marks Mental Health Awareness Week.

A TransPennine Express (TPE) train driver from Sheffield is taking on an extraordinary seven‑day endurance feat of more than 190 miles across the country in aid of a men’s mental health charity. 

TransPennine Express (TPE) is celebrating a family trio of colleagues this Mother’s Day, as a mum and her two daughters share their pride in building careers on the railway together.

TransPennine Express has appointed a new head of programmes for its part in the Transpennine Route Upgrade - shaping the future of rail travel across the North.

TransPennine Express has introduced its own dedicated Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).

TransPennine Express (TPE) brought a sprinkle of festive magic to Manchester Airport station this week, as Santa’s grotto arrived to delight pupils from Peel Hall Primary Academy in Wythenshawe.