Press Releases

Rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is advising customers across the North and into Scotland to plan ahead with major engineering work by Network Rail planned to take place after Christmas into the New Year.

TransPennine Express has responded to concerns about the level of cancellations in recent weeks.

Strike action by the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) is set to cause significant disruption to rail services on Saturday 26 November, with those planning travel by rail urged to plan accordingly. 

Rail operator TransPennine Express has responded to the announcement from RMT that strike action planned for Saturday 5, Monday 7 and Wednesday 9 November has been suspended. 

Further industrial action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) and the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) unions is expected to cause severe disruption to train services, including those operated by TransPennine Express (TPE) at the start of November.

TransPennine Express services are likely to face disruption until the end of day (Tuesday 18 October) following a track defect spotted earlier today at Huyton.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is urging customers across its network to plan ahead, with further industrial action set to cause major disruption to rail services in October.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is urging Rugby League fans to plan ahead for journeys home after the Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday 24 September.

Strike action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union (RMT) on 18 and 20 August is set to bring major disruption for rail customers across the UK this week – with those planning journeys by rail warned to travel only if absolutely necessary.  

TransPennine Express (TPE) is calling on customers to only make essential journeys later this week, with industrial action set to cause major disruption to services. 

TransPennine Express (TPE) is asking Sheffield festival goers to think carefully about their travel this weekend.

With the UK recording some of its hottest ever temperatures over recent days, it’s been a challenging time which has meant changes for many. Despite the tough conditions, staff at TransPennine Express (TPE) did all they could to provide a safe and reliable service for those that needed it.