news TPE flies the Pride flag with extra services to York 31 May 2024 | By Emily Budgen TransPennine Express (TPE) are flying the Pride flag and running extra services to York for customers attending celebrations.
news DI Manager at TPE shortlisted for Women in Rail Award 16 May 2024 | By Emily Budgen The Diversity and Inclusion Manager at TPE, Harriet Harbridge, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Women in Rail Award.
news TPE installs new accessible seating at Hull Paragon 13 May 2024 | By Emily Budgen TransPennine Express (TPE) have installed new accessible seating at their Hull Paragon station.
news Labour Party confirms their policy for UK rail 25 April 2024 | By Emily Budgen The UK Labour Party has confirmed their policy and plans for the rail sector and network. Industry figures have issued their reactions.
news Northern appoints new chair for independent accessibility group 31 January 2024 | By Emily Budgen British train operator Northern have appointed Mark Cutter as the new chair of the independent accessibility group, NAUG.
news Northern appoints Nush Price as new head of legal 19 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen Northern have appointed Nush Price as their new head of legal, after the departure of Jenny Henderson, who has been appointed to DOHL.
news DfT £3.9 billion boost for more reliable train journeys in the North 4 December 2023 | By Emily Budgen The UK Government's Department for Transport have announced a £3.9 billion boost for their new Network North plan.
news TransPennine Express commission majestic art for Hull station 24 November 2023 | By Emily Budgen TransPennine Express have commissioned local artist Andy Pea to create a mural, demonstrating the rich history of Hull across the station.
news Hitachi Rail awarded contract to maintain TransPennine Express Nova 1 10 July 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Hitachi Rail have been awarded an eight-year contract worth £240 million to maintain the TransPennine Express 19 ‘Nova 1’ intercity trains.
news ORR welcomes progress by rail industry in training staff to support disabled passengers 13 June 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The Office of Rail and Road has praised train operators for the progress they have made in training staff to support disabled passengers.
news Siemens Mobility extend service contract for rail vehicles in the North of England 31 May 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) As part of the €530 million contract extension, Siemens Mobility will maintain 51-strong Class 185 train fleet for a further eight years, until 2031.
news Northern announce new interim Regional Director for the North West 30 May 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Northern have announced that Craig Harrop will be the new interim Regional Director for Northern in the North West.
news Southeastern to ban e-Scooters 23 May 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Southeastern are enforcing a ban on e-Scooters from 1 June due to concerns over the fire risk they pose when taken aboard trains.
news Transpennine Route Upgrade launches sustainable development strategy 16 May 2023 | By Global Railway Review The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme’s new sustainability strategy titled ‘Our Guiding Compass’ outlines its commitments to delivering environmental benefits, social value and employment opportunities.
news UK government to take over operating TransPennine Express 11 May 2023 | By Global Railway Review The Department for Transport will appoint its Operator of Last Resort to take over delivery of passenger services on the TPE network from 28 May 2023.
