TransPennine Express

Minister hails ‘remarkable turnaround’ of renationalised train operator

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Alex Bestwick

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29 May 2025

The rail minister has called the renationalisation of TransPennine Express two years ago a “remarkable turnaround”.
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Fans mourn death of railway station cat and internet sensation Felix

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Alex Bestwick

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5 December 2023

TransPennine Express has announced the death of an internet famous railway station cat, sparking an outpouring of grief from her social media followers.
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TransPennine Express unveil livery raising awareness for men’s mental health

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Alex Bestwick

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21 November 2023

TransPennine Express gave one of its trains new livery to encourage passengers “it’s okay to talk” for International Men’s Day.
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Nationalising TransPennine services must mean real change – Scottish minister

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Alex Bestwick

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11 May 2023

The UK Government taking control of TransPennine Express services is “not enough in itself” to improve performance, Scotland’s transport minister has said.
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TransPennine Express services to be nationalised

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Alex Bestwick

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11 May 2023

After months of delays and cancellations, the Transport Secretary has announced that train services run by TransPennine Express will be nationalised.
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TransPennine Express services to be nationalised

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Alex Bestwick

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11 May 2023

After months of delays and cancellations, the Transport Secretary has announced that train services run by TransPennine Express will be nationalised.
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TransPennine Express give train Eurovision makeover

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Alex Bestwick

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3 May 2023

TransPennine Express (TPE) added the Eurovision logo and a “Welcome to Liverpool” message to one of its Nova 2 trains as the city prepares to host the competition.
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“No option is off the table” for TransPennine Express contract

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Alex Bestwick

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19 April 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has said that “no option is off the table” ahead of his decision on whether to renew the contract of TransPennine Express (TPE).
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Mayors call for TransPennine Express “fresh start”, ask government not to renew FirstGroup’s contract

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Alex Bestwick

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17 April 2023

TransPennine Express (TPE) needs a “fresh start” after nearly a quarter of trains were cancelled between February and March, mayors in the north of England have said.
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TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of nearly one in four trains in a month

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Alex Bestwick

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17 March 2023

TransPennine Express cancelled the equivalent of nearly a quarter of services in a month, new figures show.
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TransPennine Express

Minister hails ‘remarkable turnaround’ of renationalised train operator

Fans mourn death of railway station cat and internet sensation Felix

TransPennine Express unveil livery raising awareness for men’s mental health

Nationalising TransPennine services must mean real change – Scottish minister

TransPennine Express services to be nationalised

TransPennine Express services to be nationalised

TransPennine Express give train Eurovision makeover

“No option is off the table” for TransPennine Express contract

Mayors call for TransPennine Express “fresh start”, ask government not to renew FirstGroup’s contract

TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of nearly one in four trains in a month

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