Press Releases

302 items found, showing page 2 of 26

Speech to text 2

VIDEO: TransPennine Express tests UK-first AI speech-to-text announcements designed to improve journeys for hearing impaired passengers

A cutting-edge announcement system designed to improve journeys for hearing-impaired passengers on TransPennine Express (TPE) trains has successfully completed its pilot phase and is the first-of-its kind to be used on the railways in the UK.   

Hull Paragon Interchange-2

Refurbishment set to expand toilets at Hull station

Improvement work at Hull Paragon station is set to transform the toilets and add more cubicles for passengers to use.  

Nova in service

Half-price tickets for students travelling on TransPennine Express services

Students can now save even more on rail travel by using a simple code with TransPennine Express (TPE)

William McGeouch, Customer Ambassador

Welcome on-board! Introducing TPE’s customer ambassador team who are here to help

TransPennine Express (TPE) has welcomed 21 customer ambassadors to its stations.

TPE Nova 1

Extra train service for fans heading home from the Jonas Brothers Manchester gig

TransPennine Express (TPE) will run an extra late-night service between Manchester and Liverpool meaning the Jonas Brothers fans can wait a little bit longer to enjoy every moment of the show.

Brits are turning to train travel due to the rising costs of running a car

Brits turn to trains due to rising car costs

Car insurance quotes have risen by £348 on average this year alone and now more than half of UK drivers (56%) say they cannot afford to continue running their car with the increase in costs.

EV charging points

EV charging points installed at TPE North Yorkshire station

Four electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed at one of TPE’s (TransPennine Express’) North Yorkshire stations – the first at the train operator's car parks.  

DSC 4109-NelsonBostockFutureLabs cropped

Train operators join forces with tech startups to shape the future of the rail industry

Nine technology startups have been selected to work alongside four train operators to support innovation in the rail industry.

Manchester Pride

All aboard for Pride celebrations: TPE flies the flag for Pride in Manchester

TransPennine Express (TPE) celebrated Manchester Pride this weekend with colleagues and communities across its rail network.  

Nathaniel Briggs and Lead Driver Manager Steve Whitehead

TPE delights twelve-year-old train fanatic with a cab ride

A lucky Huddersfield youngster was given a day to remember, thanks to TransPennine Express