Press Releases

Brad Holdsworth from Stockport is one of several apprentices who is currently earning while learning at TransPennine Express (TPE) and this National Apprenticeship Week, the train operator has opened the door for future applicants to register their interest. 

Ben Dixon from Blackburn is one of several apprentices who is currently earning while learning at TransPennine Express (TPE) and this National Apprenticeship Week, the train operator has opened the door for future applicants to register their interest.

Rail customers across the North and into Scotland are being asked to be prepared, with industrial action by both the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) planned for the start of February.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is introducing a ban on all e-scooters, hoverboards and e-skateboards within its stations and trains from 27 December 2022.

Train operator TransPennine Express is urging customers not to travel today, Wednesday 21 December 2022.

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) is asking customers and colleagues to come together and act as Railway Guardians to raise awareness of, and tackle, harassment and sexual assault on the railway.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is encouraging customers to be on the lookout for those who are sat on their chatty benches this Christmas as it’s revealed that 46% of Brits admit to feeling lonely, a figure that is set to rise over the festive period.

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.

A series of further strikes by The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) are expected to take place on the run up to Christmas and in early January, with TransPennine Express (TPE) customers urged to plan ahead and only plan travel on these dates if their journey is absolutely essential.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is reminding customers to check before they travel this weekend – and beyond – as new timetables are set to be introduced.

Rail operators and police are asking customers to make sure anti-social behaviour doesn’t put them on the naughty list this year.