Press Releases

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.  

TransPennine Express is asking customers to only travel if absolutely necessary tomorrow (Tuesday 19 July) as extreme high temperatures continue to take their toll on the rail network.

With extreme heat weather warnings in place from Sunday (17 July) into early next week, rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is urging customers to plan carefully and be prepared.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is asking rail users to think ‘is my journey necessary’ this weekend ahead of potential disruption.

Train company TransPennine Express (TPE) is asking customers across the North and into Scotland to only travel if their journey is essential this weekend.