Press Releases

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TPE customers set to be kept on the move during major TRU work thanks to upgraded Huddersfield diversionary route

TransPennine Express (TPE) will increase the number of services on a key diversionary route between Manchester and Leeds to three trains per hour from this weekend, keeping passengers moving while the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) continues to transform the railway.

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A legendary duo departs: Station manager and Bolt the cat say goodbye to Huddersfield station

After a long and dedicated career in the rail industry, Angela Hunte (known as Angie), station manager for Huddersfield and Dewsbury, has officially retired from TransPennine Express (TPE) on Friday 4 July— and she wasn’t alone.  

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TPE invests more than £530k in new Glasgow depot – future-proofing growth with upgraded facilities, including a new pool table

TransPennine Express (TPE) has opened the doors to its brand-new Glasgow depot at Caledonian Chambers, following an investment of more than £530,000. 

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'Do not travel' warning issued for travel to/from Scotland after tree falls on the line

TransPennine Express is calling on customers not to travel on its services heading to and from Scotland on the West Coast Mainline after a tree fell onto the tracks earlier this morning.

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Fond farewell for Ian as family and friends surprise him on his final journey after 40 years on the railway

After an incredible four decades of service a TransPennine Express (TPE) train driver has been given a send-off to remember. 

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Girlguiding trip goes full steam ahead thanks to generous TransPennine Express donation

A group of Girl Guides from Bridlington enjoyed the trip of a lifetime – with a little help from TransPennine Express (TPE). 

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Extra train services for fans heading home from Sam Fender’s Newcastle gigs this weekend

TransPennine Express (TPE) will run extra late-night services between Newcastle and Darlington this weekend, meaning customers can enjoy every moment of Sam Fender’s homecoming concerts. 

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Rail passengers travelling to and from Lincolnshire can now save nearly £50 with new advance train tickets

TransPennine Express and EMR have teamed up to bring their customers huge savings of nearly £50 when travelling to and from Lincolnshire.  

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Life-saving defibrillators now installed across TransPennine Express fleet

TransPennine Express (TPE) has completed the installation of life-saving defibrillators across its fleet of 51 Class 185 trains.