Tag Archives: Transpennine Express

Proposed Timetable Changes for December 2019

Summary of the changes that will take place at May 2019 and the proposed changes for December 2019. TPEs priority for May 2019 is to build on the improvements made in the December 2018 timetable change, protecting performance improvements and … Continue reading →

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“Rail bosses’ £3.8m war chest from unspent fund to compensate passengers in North after timetable chaos”

Rail bosses’ £3.8m war chest from unspent fund to compensate passengers in North after timetable chaos [from the Yorkshire Post, 8th March 2019] Transport bosses are to hand out £3.5m in free tickets and discounted fares to compensate rail passengers … Continue reading →

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“Over 900 cancelled trains in six months for Colne Valley communities”

We had hesitated before publishing this on our website, because we were uncomfortable about describing TPE as “sacrificing” passengers at our stations. Since TPE have effectively confirmed in the Manchester Evening News (30/11/2018), we no longer have any doubts so … Continue reading →

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The Worst in the Entire Country

There’s a website www.ontimetrains.co.uk which ranks stations by a performance score, which is calculated based on service punctuality and cancellation frequency. So, on the list of worst of all 2,615 stations in Great Britain for punctuality and cancellations, taken over the past … Continue reading →

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