TPE invests £580K in Liverpool depot to improve facilities for staff
TransPennine Express (TPE) has unveiled new facilities at its Liverpool depot following a £580,000 investment.
The move sees the train operator more than double its workspace and provide improved facilities for up to 150 staff.
The new space includes meeting rooms, a dedicated occupational health room, a traincrew gym, 16 hot desks, and a driver training room featuring ‘drawable walls’ to support interactive learning.
The project was delivered with locally based contractors including Consortia, Vextrix and AHR Architects. Working with local suppliers to ensure the investment directly benefits businesses across Liverpool and the wider city region.
As part of the upgrade, TPE will also share the space with Hitachi – its train provider for links to Yorkshire and the North East further strengthening operational links between the two organisations.
Visitors to the official depot opening included Councillor Liam Robinson.
Chris Nutton, Major Projects & TRU Director at TPE, said: “Liverpool is a key hub in our network, and this investment ensures our colleagues here have the space, tools, and environment they need to deliver the best service for our customers.
“The new depot is designed with employee satisfaction front and centre – it’s a place where our teams can collaborate, train, and thrive for years to come.”
The Liverpool depot opening forms part of TPE’s wider programme of investment in staff facilities, following new depot openings in Glasgow and Newcastle earlier this year.