Category Archives: Transpennine Express

First Transpennine Express

“Police call time on Real Ale Trail revellers”

Posted on July 1, 2013 by admin

[from ITV.com, Saturday 29th June 2013] British Transport Police, West Yorkshire Police, Northern Rail and First TransPennine Express are continuing to work with local community groups, residents and businesses along the now infamous Real Ale Trail to tackle its rowdy … Continue reading →

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First Trans-Pennine Express and Northern franchises to be extended

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

The two rail operators serving Huddersfield will continue for a further two  years. Franchises run by First Trans-Pennine Express (FTPE) and Northern Rail were due to end in 2014 but will now be extended until April, 2016, Transport Secretary Patrick  … Continue reading →

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Northern and TransPennine franchises – passenger research

Posted on January 3, 2013 by admin

Independent passenger watchdog Passenger Focus undertook a study with passengers on Northern and TransPennine Express services to examine their views of the current operations and to identify the issues that the new franchise should address. They have now published research … Continue reading →

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“Ticket gates plan for Huddersfield railway station”

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

[from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 6th December 2012, followed by a comment which we couldn’t improve on, from Peter Marshall. chairman of the Huddersfield Penistone Sheffield Rail Users’ Association] FARE-DODGERS have had their day at Huddersfield railway station. Rail bosses … Continue reading →

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