Category Archives: Transpennine Express

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“Where’s the TransPennine Express boss? His train service is so bad that commuters miss the old Pacers”

Posted on August 5, 2018 by admin

Thanks to Tom Richmond and the Yorkshire Post for being the first, and so far the only, regional newspaper to highlight what an appalling service TransPennine have provided at our stations since the timetable change. Tom Richmond: Where’s the TransPennine … Continue reading →

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“Learning the lessons from a summer of Northern rail chaos”: a report by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership

Posted on July 30, 2018 by admin

A report published today (30th July) by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership analyses the disruption that has occurred since the May timetable change. It’s interesting to note – and long overdue – that TPE are criticised for a level of service … 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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News from Planet TPE

Posted on July 28, 2018 by admin

We could all do with a laugh whilst waiting on Stalybridge station for the next available train in the general direction of where we want to go, so here’s TPE’s latest “stakeholder newsletter”, circulated on 18th July. Highlight is this: … Continue reading →

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