TPE and LNER celebrate Yorkshire Day with local flavours and customer giveaways

The two train operators surprised and delighted passengers as they handed out free samples and goodie bags packed with Yorkshire-made products, shining a spotlight on local producers.

TPE offered free samples of products from its onboard catering service, including ready-to-drink Gin & Tonic and Vodka, Lime & Lemonade cans from Masons of Yorkshire, crafted in partnership with Franklin & Sons.

Passengers also had the chance to try Northern Monk’s exclusive TransPennine Pale Ale, brewed specially for TPE’s First Class menu, which reflect the routes and communities the operator serves.

Also featured were Wildfarmed sandwiches from Bradford-based Tiffin Sandwiches and The Original Baker’s hog roast sausage rolls, handmade in Malton using locally sourced ingredients.

LNER gifted customers with a range of local products both from its First Class and Café Bar menus, including Lottie Shaws shortbread biscuits, Yorkshire Tea, Libations Rum, Cold Bath Brewing Co Lager and Rudgate Brewery Hop on Board ale, and the Fruity Kitchen.

Andrew McClements, Customer Experience & Transformation Director for TransPennine Express, said: “Yorkshire Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate everything that makes this region special – including its incredible food and drink.

“We’re proud to work with so many passionate local suppliers and to share their products with our customers onboard every day.

“It’s also been great to team up with LNER to mark the day together and bring a little extra joy to those travelling through York.”

Commenting on the celebration, Sara Jenson, Hospitality Manager at LNER said: "It has been great to collaborate with our colleagues at TransPennine Express to mark this year's Yorkshire Day by surprising our customers at York station.

“We are thrilled to showcase our catering partners who support LNER's aim to put heart into every customer’s journey.
"Every day, customers on the LNER and TransPennine Express routes experience warm Yorkshire culture through some of our popular dishes, drinks, and treats as they travel onboard our services across the UK’s towns and cities."

Cheryl, Director of The Original Baker said: "We’re incredibly proud to be celebrating Yorkshire Day alongside TransPennine and LNER at York Station.

"As a Yorkshire-based bakery, it’s a real privilege to share a taste of what we do best with travellers on the day – from our handcrafted Hog Roast Sausage Rolls to our much-loved Sheep Gingerbread biscuits. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase local flavours and celebrate the county we call home.”

The joint event by TPE and LNER marks a continued commitment by both operators to champion small businesses across the region and provide enjoyable experiences for customers across the network.