Press Releases

• The first major multichannel campaign to promote Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) benefits launched today
• The ‘On Track to Better’ campaign aims to communicate the benefits of TRU and the multi-billion-pound programme of improvements which will transform the railway between York, Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester
• At the heart of the campaign is a stop motion animation advert that highlights the scheme benefits, voiced by actor John Thompson and directed by Tom O’Meara, an award-winning animation director

TransPennine Express (TPE) has welcomed a new British Transport Police (BTP) Liaison Officer to help keep the network as safe as possible for customers and colleagues.  

Strike action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union (RMT) on 18 and 20 August is set to bring major disruption for rail customers across the UK this week – with those planning journeys by rail warned to travel only if absolutely necessary.  

Rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is shining a light on members of its team who put in every effort, each day, to keep people on the move.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is calling on customers to only make essential journeys later this week, with industrial action set to cause major disruption to services. 

TransPennine Express (TPE) is asking Sheffield festival goers to think carefully about their travel this weekend.

A brand-new art installation created by local children and people from the West Yorkshire community has gone on display at Huddersfield Railway Station this week.

With the UK recording some of its hottest ever temperatures over recent days, it’s been a challenging time which has meant changes for many. Despite the tough conditions, staff at TransPennine Express (TPE) did all they could to provide a safe and reliable service for those that needed it.  

TransPennine Express is asking customers to only travel if absolutely necessary tomorrow (Tuesday 19 July) as extreme high temperatures continue to take their toll on the rail network.

With extreme heat weather warnings in place from Sunday (17 July) into early next week, rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is urging customers to plan carefully and be prepared.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is taking businesses further after introducing a new tool to give small and medium companies a better way to make rail bookings.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to join West Yorkshire’s largest-ever public art trail this September.