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Volunteers from TransPennine Express collect half a bike, food packaging and cigarette butts at Scarborough beach clean

Staff from Transpennine Express (TPE) collected six bags of litter and abandoned items such as food packaging, plastic fragments, cigarette butts and even half a bicycle while taking part in a national beach clean-up event on Scarborough North Bay beach last week (Thursday 24 September). 

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TPE mourns the loss of beloved station cat Bolt

It is with heavy hearts that TransPennine Express (TPE) announces the passing of Bolt, Huddersfield’s much-loved former station cat, following a road traffic accident.

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Students can save up to 50 per cent on train travel with TPE

As students return to university and college this autumn, TransPennine Express (TPE) is helping them make their money go further with its year-round student travel offer.

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All aboard: Meet the new voices bringing TPE journeys to life

Customers travelling with TransPennine Express (TPE) are set to hear a new sound on board, as three colleagues’ step into the spotlight as the voices behind journeys across the network.

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TPE wins top honour for biodiversity work at 'railway Oscars'

TransPennine Express (TPE) has been recognised for its work protecting and boosting wildlife across the North after winning a top honour at the National Rail Awards.

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TPE opens a new chapter for young readers at Thirsk station

A new children’s Book Nook has been officially opened at TransPennine Express’ (TPE) Thirsk station by acclaimed author Amelia Tait.

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TPE unveils £1bn battery train fleet to transform rail travel across the north

A £1 billion investment in a new fleet of battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express (TPE) has been announced in a move set to transform rail travel across the north of England while supporting hundreds of skilled jobs across the UK. 

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TPE steps in to help customers following widespread flight disruption

TransPennine Express (TPE) is offering flexibility to customers whose travel plans have been disrupted by recent air traffic control issues, allowing affected passengers to use their rail tickets on alternative dates and times at no extra charge. 

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Cost of journey to Manchester Airport spoils holiday for more than a third of holidaymakers

New research has revealed that getting to Manchester Airport is putting a serious dent in the holiday mood, with nearly half (48%) of northern holidaymakers saying it’s the most stressful part of their trip.

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All aboard for Aperol! You can now be served Aperol Spritz on the way to the airport

TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched Aperol Spritz onboard its services, helping holidaymakers in the North start their getaway early.

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‘It was my twin brother’, TPE reveals excuses heard from customers travelling without a valid ticket

From blaming a twin brother to eating the evidence, TransPennine Express (TPE) has revealed some of the more unusual excuses its revenue protection team has heard from customers travelling without a valid ticket.

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TPE urges customers not to travel as power outage causes major disruption across the network

TransPennine Express (TPE) is urging customers not to travel on any of its services for the remainder of today (Thursday 6 August) following a power outage affecting rail operations in Manchester.