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Sustainability at TPE

Water way for TPE to show environmental credentials

TransPennine Express (TPE) has introduced environmental measures that will save more than 700,000 litres of water each year.

TPE coffee cup recycling bin

TransPennine Express makes Cleethorpes, Hull and Scarborough stations even greener with new coffee cup recycling bins

TransPennine Express (TPE) has unveiled new recycling bins, specifically for single-use coffee cups, at some of its stations as part of its commitment to sustainability.

TPE Nova 1

Rail customers advised to check their journeys ahead of upcoming timetable change

TransPennine Express (TPE) is advising its customers to be prepared and check their journeys ahead of the timetable change later this month.

Mark Foster, TPE conductor and Eurovision Superfan with his replica trophy

Meet Mark Foster, the train conductor, Eurovision superfan and now quizmaster

Mark Foster, 52, has been a train conductor for TransPennine Express (TPE) for nine years, but his passion for the Eurovision Song Contest has been alive for a quarter of a century.

Birkby Infant and Nursery Schoolchildren celebrate the grant from TPE

TransPennine Express hits the right notes with Eurovision grant to Schools

To celebrate this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and inspire the next generation of musicians, TransPennine Express (TPE) has awarded musical grants to five schools based in the north.

TPE Class 802s at Newcastle

TPE confirms transfer to Government operator

We can confirm that today the Secretary of State has announced that the operation of the TransPennine Express service will transfer to a new Government operator – DOHL - on 28 May 2023.

Joe Crean with his retirement certificate

Next stop – retirement! Train driver reaches end of the line after 52 years on the tracks

TransPennine Express (TPE) has bid a fond farewell to beloved train driver, Joe Crean, following his retirement – 52 years after he started his service on the railway.

TPE Nova 2 in Eurovision livery

TPE customers asked to be prepared ahead of Eurovision strike disruption

TransPennine Express (TPE) is calling on customers travelling to Liverpool for the Eurovision Song Contest celebrations to be prepared for timetable changes following the announcement of strike action.

Eurovision sensation, Sam Ryder, has been immortalised on a mural at Manchester Airport Station - street artist Aske was commisioned by TransPennine Express

Eurovision legend Sam Ryder welcomes song contest fans into Manchester Airport Station

Eurovision sensation, Sam Ryder, has been immortalised on a mural at Manchester Airport Station, welcoming fans and passengers from around the world ahead of the much-anticipated singing competition.

TPE's Palace of Holyroodhouse with The Border Piper, Sandy Mutch

All aboard the Palace of Holyroodhouse: TransPennine Express names train in honour of King Charles’ coronation

TransPennine Express (TPE) has named a Nova 1 train the ‘Palace of Holyroodhouse’ in honour King Charles III, ahead of his much-anticipated coronation.

Soprano Morgan Carter serenades the TPE Eurovision wrapped train before its inaugural service

That’s a Wrap! TransPennine Express unveils Eurovision train that’s serenaded on its first journey by singing soprano

TransPennine Express (TPE) has unveiled a Eurovision wrapped train that will be used by passengers heading to and from the world’s biggest singing competition in the host city, Liverpool.

Jimmy Page performs at the TransPennine Express Eurovision Song Zone

Party on the Platform - TransPennine Express searches for local musicians to perform at Eurovision Song Zones

TransPennine Express (TPE) is getting into the rhythm of the world’s biggest singing competition and is searching for local musicians across the north to perform at their specially created ‘Eurovision Song Zones’.