Category Archives: timetable changes

“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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“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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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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