Category Archives: fares

“Change needs to come…more quickly than the trains”

Posted on August 22, 2018 by admin

“TPEs head of communications says there’s no need for MD Leo Goodwin to meet residents of Marsden and Slaithwaite who have endured hundreds of trains being delayed or cancelled since May, because its staff have good relations with the community.” … Continue reading →

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TPE agree to let passengers double back at Huddersfield at no extra fare during times of disruption

Posted on July 29, 2018 by admin

TPE have agreed to allow passengers travelling from Stalybridge, Manchester and beyond to Slaithwaite & Marsden to double back at Huddersfield at times of disruption (i.e.  most of the time), at no extra fare. This will apply for a trial … Continue reading →

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Apparently It’s OK To Overcharge

Posted on June 28, 2018 by admin

Mark Wylo‎ to TransPennine Express Trains 20 June at 22:34 · Can you explain why the TPE website has issues with the season ticket fares to Slaithwaite? The only two options shown for a 7 day season ticket are £53 and £56.40. Yet … Continue reading →

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Travelling from Slaithwaite to Sheffield?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by admin

The new timetable changes are creating some fare anomalies. Anyone travelling from Slaithwaite to Barnsley or Sheffield would, until the timetable change, have changed at Huddersfield on to a Penistone line train. Off-peak return cost to Sheffield £10.60. National Rail’s … Continue reading →

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