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Brits are turning to train travel due to the rising costs of running a car

Brits turn to trains due to rising car costs

Car insurance quotes have risen by £348 on average this year alone and now more than half of UK drivers (56%) say they cannot afford to continue running their car with the increase in costs.

EV charging points

EV charging points installed at TPE North Yorkshire station

Four electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed at one of TPE’s (TransPennine Express’) North Yorkshire stations – the first at the train operator's car parks.  

Window film being installed on a TPE train (9)

WATCH: New window film to block heat from TPE trains – but not the view

TransPennine Express (TPE) is hoping for some more sunshine this summer and to save energy by trialling two new window films which will block the sun’s rays from train windows but not the views. 

New planter at Northallerton station

Storm storage: TPE trials new planter at North Yorkshire station

A specially designed planter that captures, uses, and stores rainwater before slowly releasing it into drains has premiered at one of TransPennine Express’ (TPE’s) North Yorkshire stations. 

Alanbrooke school pupils make bug hotels with TPE (1)-2

Rooms now available at new bug hotels at TPE North Yorkshire station

Pupils have created bug hotels to encourage insects to stay at one of TransPennine Express’ (TPE) North Yorkshire stations and their nearby school. 

Earth Day 2024 Group 1

Green-fingered TPE volunteers spring into action at Huddersfield Park

A group of green-fingered colleagues from TransPennine Express (TPE) has spent the day volunteering at a Huddersfield park. 

Pictured - David Jenkinson from DB Cargo, Richard Bedwell from Brocklesby Park CC, and Steve Gilder from TransPennine Express

TPE hit a six with station benches donation to Brocklesby Park Cricket Club

TransPennine Express (TPE) has knocked it out of the park by donating five benches to a community cricket club.

A TPE class 397

TPE embraces Sustainable Rail Blueprint for a Greener Future

Transpennine Express (TPE) has announced its support for the launch of the Sustainable Rail Blueprint, a significant milestone in the pursuit of environmental and social sustainability within the rail industry.

Lucy Lightbown, TPE Sustainability Apprentice

TPE on track to a greener future by welcoming its inaugural sustainability apprentice onboard

TransPennine Express (TPE), which operates trains and stations across the North of England and into Scotland, has welcomed its first ever apprentice into the sustainability team.

Sustainability at TPE

Water way for TPE to show environmental credentials

TransPennine Express (TPE) has introduced environmental measures that will save more than 700,000 litres of water each year.

TPE coffee cup recycling bin

TransPennine Express makes Cleethorpes, Hull and Scarborough stations even greener with new coffee cup recycling bins

TransPennine Express (TPE) has unveiled new recycling bins, specifically for single-use coffee cups, at some of its stations as part of its commitment to sustainability.

One of TPE's Nova 1 trains travelling between Newcastle and Edinburgh

TransPennine Express first rail operator to be declared Carbon Literate

TransPennine Express (TPE) has proven going green can be rewarding after being formally recognised as Carbon Literate.