Press Releases

Passengers arriving at Dewsbury station are now greeted by a brighter, greener welcome thanks to a recent planting project led by volunteers and community partners.

Ninety pupils from Selby Abbey School recently swapped their classroom for the station platform recently, getting a hands-on look at the world of rail travel. 

TransPennine Express (TPE) customers can now donate their Delay Repay compensation to three coastal rescue charities – the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), St Abbs Lifeboat and Humber Rescue – turning train delays into life-saving support for communities along the coast.

Passengers travelling through York railway station were treated to a true taste of Yorkshire as TransPennine Express (TPE) and LNER (London North Eastern Railway) joined forces to mark Yorkshire Day on Friday 1 August 2025.

After a long and dedicated career in the rail industry, Angela Hunte (known as Angie), station manager for Huddersfield and Dewsbury, has officially retired from TransPennine Express (TPE) on Friday 4 July— and she wasn’t alone.  

A group of Girl Guides from Bridlington enjoyed the trip of a lifetime – with a little help from TransPennine Express (TPE). 

TransPennine Express’s managing director, Chris Jackson, has been appointed a patron of a charity which provides vital support to those working in the public transport industry. 

A Berwickshire independent lifeboat service has received a significant boost thanks to a £12,000 donation from TransPennine Express (TPE).