Category Archives: Transpennine Express

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“Why under-fire rail boss needs to take a trip to meet his customers. Here’s the invite”

Posted on August 11, 2018 by admin

Tom Richmond: Why under-fire rail boss needs to take a trip to meet his customers. Here’s the invite [from the Yorkshire Post, Saturday 11 August 2018] The managing director of troubled train operator TransPennine Express, Leo Goodwin, has now broken … Continue reading →

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“Rail’s own Chuckle Brothers are having a laugh – at us”

Posted on August 9, 2018 by admin

Thanks to Tom Richmond and the Yorkshire Post for continuing to highlight the farce that our train service has become. Tom Richmond: Rail’s own Chuckle Brothers are having a laugh – at us [from the Yorkshire Post, 9th August 2018] … Continue reading →

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Some statistics on cancellations since the timetable change

Posted on August 7, 2018 by admin

Number of cancellations or part-cancellations of trains serving Slaithwaite and Marsden 20th May to 7th August (2pm) 453 of which Northern services 17 of which TPE services 436 of which full cancellations 252 of which started/terminated at Stalybridge 201 As … Continue reading →

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“Leo Goodwin: My message to TransPennine Express passengers – I share your pain”

Posted on August 7, 2018 by admin

[from the Yorkshire Post, Tuesday 07 August 2018] The Yorkshire Post asked TPE Managing Director, Leo Goodwin, a series of questions about their abysmal service since the timetable change. Specific questions were asked about the impact on two places, Scarborough … Continue reading →

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