Press Releases

Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is leading a food revolution on many of its services with hot food available in First Class for the first time.

TransPennine Express (TPE) has become one of the first train operators in the North to install British Sign Language (BSL) message boards, making its stations even more inclusive for customers.

TransPennine Express is celebrating a special birthday this week after its Nova fleet of new trains marked three years of serving customers.

Cleaning teams have ramped up their efforts across the TransPennine Express (TPE) network as they continue to make stations and services safe for rail users.

• This morning’s 6.16am TransPennine Express (TPE) service from Edinburgh became the first passenger train to stop at Reston in more than 50 years

• TPE’s Nova 1 (802212) now carries the name St Abb’s Head to cement links to the local community

• Matthew Golton, Managing Director of TransPennine Express called the arrival of the first service a landmark moment for Reston and TPE

• Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP, who travelled on one of the first TPE services into the new station said that the investment will change the lives of the people of Reston for the better

Cleaners Emma Livingstone, 33, Paul Lynch, 58, Peter Ferens, 43 and Daniel Klimowicz, 33, have spent the past two years protecting rail customers by ensuring TransPennine Express (TPE) trains and stations are kept sparkling clean.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is recognising International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) by launching three brand new initiatives to make rail travel even more accessible.