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The ASLEF union has announced industrial action between 6-11 May, impacting various operators on different days.
⚠️ There will be no TPE services on 9 May.
Services may be subject to short notice cancellation or amendment on other days.
ℹ️ -
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Felix, Huddersfield Stations 'Senior Pest Controller'.
After many years of being ‘on guard’ at Huddersfield. Felix passed away peacefully on 3 December 2023.
Sleep peacefully Felix🐾❤️
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TransPennine Express services will transfer to new ownership on 28 May 2023.
All tickets remain valid and can be purchased in the usual way.
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Bolt, our Junior Pest Controller at Huddersfield, has been missing for 72 hours. Please can our followers in the Huddersfield area remain vigilant so we can get him home. However, please follow government advice and do not visit the Town Centre to help find him.
@FelixHuddsCat
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Today is the official
#LaunchDate
of our three Brand new Nova Fleets!
Thanks to everyone involved at TPE for organising a great event and to
@NetworkRailLIV
for making this happen😍
Please head over to our Instagram story for more
#TPENova
content -
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We can officially welcome the first Nova 1 into our fleet following formal acceptance from
@railandroad
🎉
Starting later this year, there'll be 19 of these trains introduced meaning more carriages and seats for our customers
#TPENova
#TakingTheNorthFurther
📷: Bradley Langton
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We’re so proud to unveil our ‘Unity’ train to kickstart our first ever ‘TPE Week of Inclusion’ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🚆
Our newly wrapped Nova 1 (802213) features the most up to date Pride Progress Flag that includes a five-striped chevron and a purple circle superimposed over a yellow triangle.…
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Ahead of International Men’s Day this Sunday (19 November) we’re proud to launch our newly wrapped train in collaboration with
@AndysManClubUK
.
The Class 185 train will now be visible throughout the north raising awareness of men’s mental health.
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Huddersfield has won the
#WorldCupOfStations
! Many thanks to everyone who voted for our little Yorkshire gem on
#StationDay
😊
@FelixhuddsCat
approves!
✅ Sir John Betjeman declared it ‘the most splendid facade in England'
✅ Two great pubs
✅ Two marvellous moggies
✅ One statue of former PM Harold Wilson
✅ Grade I listed building
Why wouldn't you vote for
#Huddersfield
on
#StationDay
? 😃
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Next stop - retirement!
After 52 years of service our beloved Joe Crean has retired.
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We’re sorry to hear about the collapse of
@flybe
. We’d like to help those customers affected by allowing them to make their journey today on any
@firstgroupplc
train service, free of charge by producing reasonable evidence of their Flybe booking.
Check below for operators 👇
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📹 For the past few months, our colleagues have been filmed across the network for a brand-new documentary within the rail industry.
The first of six episodes will be shown on Channel 5 next Wednesday 10 June at 21:00!
#TheRailway247
@channel5_tv
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Our thoughts go to our
#RailwayFamily
colleagues at
@ScotRail
and all involved in the incident this morning at
#Stonehaven
.
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Happy International Cat Day!
To celebrate, here's a few photos of our very own purrfect Huddersfield station cats - her ladyship and Senior Pest Controller Felix with Junior Pest Controller, Bolt 😻🐾
@FelixhuddsCat
#InternationalCatDay
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We'd like to say a big thank you to our wonderful colleagues who have worked tirelessly throughout the weather disruption to try and get everyone home safely. Credit to the dedicated TPE and Virgin Trains teams managing this evacuation in 12 inches of snow!
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What better time than
#NationalApprenticeshipWeek
to introduce our latest recruit. Meet Bolt, our Junior Pest Controller who will be learning all the tricks of the trade from the wonderful
@FelixhuddsCat
#NAW2019
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What a beauty 😍 This is our Nova 1, one of three new fleets coming into service later this year. Find out more about our brand new trains at
#TPENova
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🚉 Reston station is set to re-open on Monday 23 May and we will run the first passenger service train in more than 50 years. The 06:16 service from Edinburgh will stop at
#Reston
and will be a landmark moment for the surrounding community.
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We understand that many people will want to honour Felix’s memory, we kindly encourage those wishing to fundraise or donate to consider buying the latest 2024 Felix and Bolt annual calendar instead.
For more information, please visit-
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Introducing our new Managing Director, Chris Jackson.
Chris has been leading TransPennine Express as Interim Managing Director since its transfer to the Government’s public sector owning group, DfT OLR Holdings Ltd, (‘DOHL’), on 28 May 2023.
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The first Nova 3 will be arriving later this year, operating between Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, York, Scarborough and Middlesbrough
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We would like to show support for our colleagues
@ScotRail
by observing a one-minute silence at 9:43.
One week after the incident at
#Stonehaven
, our thoughts are with everyone affected 💙
#RailwayFamily
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🚄All aboard the Hull Paragon 175!
🎉In honour of the 175th anniversary of
#Hull
Paragon Interchange, a class 185 has been named 'Hull Paragon 175'.
🚉The train named today, at the staion which opened in 1848, will proudly travel around the network across the North of England!
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Check out this exclusive image of Nova 3 - our first new train - being tested before its arrival on our network in Autumn this year
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Our wonderful Senior Pest Controller
@FelixhuddsCat
is raising funds for
@samaritans
with a paw-some 2019 calendar featuring her new furry friend. To get yours, visit
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⏱ One hour to go until the first episode of our brand-new documentary on Channel 5!
Tune in and let us know what you think using the hashtag
#TheRailway247
@channel5_tv
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Today is Railway Day. Here is an important message from Andy, our Group Station Manager and
@FelixhuddsCat
For a version with subtitles, please visit our YouTube channel -
#StayHomeSaveLives
#RailwayFamily
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All of our eggs are in your basket
@LNER
🥰
Today is National Couples Day so we thought we'd share a photo of one of our favourites - Love Island has nothing on this coupling 😘
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It's
#TransAwarenessWeek
- a week dedicated to raising the visibility of trans people, hearing their stories & experiences. We stand in solidarity and value trans people as our customers, colleagues & friends.
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For the first time since 1970, Castleford and York will be connected with a daily direct service.
Yesterday, the second platform at Castleford station came back online, allowing services to run between York – Castleford – Wakefield Kirkgate – Huddersfield – Manchester Piccadilly
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We are incredibly saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We send our condolences to the Royal Family.
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🚅 It's a fantastic day for the local community at
#Reston
as we ran the first passenger train to stop there in more than 50 years! Find out more about this landmark moment at
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Today is International Friendship Day, Felix & Bolt are celebrating their feline friendship!
Do you have any feline friends?
@FelixhuddsCat
#InternationalFriendshipDay
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He was met by the applause and well wishes of his friends, family and fellow railway workers.
Find out more about Joe at
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So what are everyone's thoughts so far?
For us it's nice to see some familiar faces, especially during lockdown!
#RailwayFamily
💙
#TheRailway247
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😺UPDATE😺
Bolt is back home safe at Huddersfield station. Thank you everyone for your concern and kind messages ❤️
**NOT an April Fool** BOLT IS BACK! 5am this morning he wandered back - we are so grateful for everyone’s concern.
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Our brilliant Senior Pest Controller
@FelixhuddsCat
and her apprentice Bolt are raising funds from Huddersfield
@Samaritans
and
@Welcome_Hudds
with their paw-some 2020 calendar.
To get yours and help support two wonderful charities, visit:
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It was an honour to show Chelsea Pensioner Denis Shiels our special
#poppyappeal
train, which is at
@NetworkRailMAN
for the afternoon
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After celebrating a ‘purr-fect’ fifth birthday, Huddersfield’s beloved ‘Bolty boy’ generously donated his birthday gifts to five local charities. 😻
👉 Read more about this furry fundraising at
@FelixhuddsCat
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This week we asked you to design a face covering for one of our Nova 1 trains 🚄
Sam, age 13 has sent us their design and we're impressed! I'm sure
@FelixhuddsCat
would like this too 🐱
Thank you
@the_railways
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We're pleased to announce we've welcomed the first Nova 2 into our fleet 🎉
The Nova 2 will enter into service from the Autumn and all our new trains bring more carriages and extra seats. Find out more at
#TPENova
#TakingTheNorthFurther
📷: Stuart Boyd
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Today at Huddersfield station, Come and help us decide on our new catering range! From Healthy options to Curry Wraps! We'll be here for another hour on Platform 1. 😄
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To celebrate our involvement in
#beeinthecitymcr
we have decorated one of our trains. Look out for this on our network and please share if you see it!
@beeinthecitymcr
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Are you a
@FelixhuddsCat
fan? She's raising funds for
@samaritans
with her calendar and it's not too late to pick up a copy to take you through 2019! Get your meow-nificent calendar here:
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We're incredibly proud to be part of a public statement to say trans rights are human rights. We stand in solidarity and value trans people as our customers, colleagues and friends 🏳️⚧️
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
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We are delighted that the
#SpendingReview2020
has confirmed funding to help develop a new railway station at Haxby on the route between York – Scarborough.
Congratulations to all involved in securing this funding!
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Say hello to our new trains! We’re investing in the North with even more new trains - 126 new carriages!
#WhereNext
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We have some exciting news to share with you. From next week, there will be a gradual return of catering on some of our selected services! 😍
We will be offering an exciting range of best sellers including crisps, cakes, soft drinks, beers, and wines. More information to follow.
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💚 To support
@Samaritans
#BrewMonday
campaign, we're treating customers to free tea and coffee on our services today and encouraging people to check in on their friends, family and colleagues.
Please send us a picture of your complimentary cuppa using the hashtag
#TeaOnTPE
☕
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Think you know Glasgow and Edinburgh?
@VisitScotland
says think again...
#TravelTuesday
#Scotland
#travelbloggers
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⏰ Set your reminders for tomorrow, you don’t want to miss this!
The first episode of our new documentary will be on Channel 5 at 21:00.
@channel5_tv
#TheRailway247
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🐱 Happy
#InternationalCatDay
from our friends Felix and Bolt
@FelixhuddsCat
Share your photos on how you’re marking the occasion!
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A true Scottish welcome.
In Honour of our new station addition, we have renamed our first service to stop at the newly opened East Linton train station, ‘Hailes Castle’.
We will be operating up to 14 services a day to East Linton station.
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Say hello to the new TransPennine Express. Reporting for duty.
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Our first refurbished 185 train is ready. It'll be out and about between Manchester and Cleethorpes today - send us a tweet if you spot it!
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😍It's
#LoveYourPet
day so here's our very own
@FelixhuddsCat
receiving the
#WorldCupOfStations
plaque last year!
Thanks for sharing
@RailDeliveryGrp
👏
Last October saw Huddersfield storm to victory in our inaugural
#WorldCupOfStations
tournament and
@FelixhuddsCat
just had to get involved when we presented the official winner's plaque to the station manager Andy.
#ThrowbackThursday
#LoveYourPetDay
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Happy Birthday to our very own
@FelixhuddsCat
😻
Have a great day celebrating with Bolt and the lovely team at
#Huddersfield
!
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Tonight’s episode of
#TheArchitectureTheRailwaysBuilt
features our very own Huddersfield station!
Tune in to
@YesterdayTweets
TV tonight at 8pm for a rare peek into the clock tower. You might also catch a glimpse of
@FelixhuddsCat
😉
@MrTimDunn
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🚉 Here is
#Leeds
station, 16:27 on 15 April.
Usually we would see busy platforms and trains, with customers making their way home after work.
Thanks for listening to the advice and allowing us to run essential services for key workers.
Please continue to
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Happy
#NationalLoveYourPetDay
from our friends Felix & Bolt
@FelixhuddsCat
🐱
Share your photos on how you’re marking the occasion!
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🚉 Did you know?
#DoreAndTotley
station opened on this day in 1872 making it 150 years old! 😮
A huge Happy Birthday from us
@northernassist
🎂
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Our
#poppyappeal
train honours Ernest Sykes and Wilfred Wood, two men from Manchester who were awarded the Victoria Cross in WWI
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Here's our specially decorated train featuring the "Once Upon a Time" theme of
@ManchesterPride
#pridetrain
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At 12:39 Joe, 69, pulled into
#ManchesterPiccadilly
for the final time – where he was greeted by a PA announcement, congratulating him on his outstanding service and thanking him for his many years of hard work.
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Each Nova 3 will have 291 seats - that’s over 100 more than our current Class 185 trains
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🚅 After a little break last week,
#TheRailway247
returns tonight on Channel 5 at the new time of 8pm.
There are only two episodes to go so let us know if you'll be watching!
@channel5_tv
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Making history in Manchester - the Ordsall Chord bridge is complete & means the city's 3 main stations will be connected for the first time!
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We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience and frustration that our customers have faced today. Please read a statement from our Interim Managing Director, Chris Jackson, below:
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To celebrate the start of National Customer Service week, we’ll be giving out free hot drinks on trains with a catering service today! ☕
Please speak to our lovely Customer Hosts on-board and they will be happy to serve you a free cuppa.
#NCSW2023
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Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, look out for our
#poppyappeal
train travelling across the network!
#rethinkremembrance
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That's a wrap! We're excited to reveal our new Eurovision wrapped train in celebration of the world's biggest singing competition being hosted in Liverpool.
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We would like to wish
@mr_w_snapper
luck as he will be leaving TPE for up to 12 months.
He has been recalled by the Army Reserves and will be heading to Afghanistan to work as a Military Movements Controller.
All the best Lee and we look forward to seeing you back on board!🚄
28/6: That’s my final shift of 2020 finished at the railway job.
For my friends, colleagues and known passengers at
@TPExpressTrains
it’s been a pleasure.
I’m taking time out to work in my other employment and will see you all when I return to the trains in April/May 2021.
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We are deeply shocked & saddened by the tragic events that took place in Manchester last night. Our thoughts go out to all those involved.
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Thanks to everyone for tuning in! There are 5 more episodes to come on Wednesdays at 21:00 🤩
#TheRailway247
@channel5_tv
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We're thrilled to launch our first ever 'TPE Week of Inclusion' which will see us celebrate diversity and embrace individuality to unite communities.
Join us this week as we shine the spotlight on the diverse and incredible groups that make up the TPE family.…
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It’s been one year since the Manchester Arena attack and our thoughts are with all of those who very sadly lost their lives or were injured on 22 May 2017. We couldn’t be prouder of the resilience this glorious city and its people have shown since then.
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🚅 Tonight will be the last episode of
#TheRailway247
and we've loved your feedback so far!
Tune in to Channel 5 at 8pm to see how we've been dealing with the
#Coronavirus
pandemic.
@channel5_tv
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Happy Birthday to Huddersfield station as it heads into its 175th year!🎉
We commissioned street artist
@Akse_P19
to paint lyrics to Bill Withers 'Lovely Day' on Platform 1 to celebrate, spread joy and welcome our lovely customers back.
Find out more at
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🎙️We are running an extra late-night service for customers travelling home from Olivia Rodrigo’s concert at Co-op Live Arena – meaning fans can leave their driver’s licence at home.
🚆The service will depart from
#ManchesterVictoria
at 12.36am on Saturday 4 May calling at…
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Fancy getting on the latest of our new-look 185 trains? Word on the track says it's travelling between Newcastle and Liverpool today...
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🎄From our Transpennine Express Family to yours!
Merry Christmas!
We hope your festive period is filled with peace, goodwill and happiness.
Love, the Transpennine Social Media Team.
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You won’t want to miss this… we have a HUGE £1 sale coming very soon 🎉
To be one of the first to know when it launches, create an account and sign up for emails here:
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🚉 Here is
#York
station shortly after 8PM on Friday night.
#York
station is normally very busy at this time on a Friday night, with customers heading out for an enjoyable evening.
Thank you to our Nova Ambassador colleague Abbey for these photos.
Please
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Our brilliant Senior Pest Controller
@FelixhuddsCat
is raising funds for
@samaritans
this Christmas with her very own 2019 calendar. Get your copy at:
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Our £1 sale is live! We’ve got Advance Purchase tickets at just £1 for adults and 50p for children. But be quick - once they're gone, they're gone.
Book now at or via the TPExpress app with code 'SALE' 🎟️🚆
*T&Cs apply. See web page for full T&Cs.
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Our part of the world's been on quite a journey…
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Need a ride home after the
@celticfc
game against
@ManCity
? We're running an extra train from Piccadilly to Glasgow at 23:18
@CelticFCSLO
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We'll be having a one minute silence at 22:31 in remembrance of the people who sadly lost their life at the Manchester Arena attack 3 years ago.
#WeStandTogether
🐝 💙
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Catherine, our colleague who works in Revenue Protection at Manchester Piccadilly, has been volunteering for St John’s Ambulance.
We wanted to say a big thank you to Catherine for the vital work she is carrying out, for giving up her spare time to help those most in need 👏
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We're excited to be launching a new direct service between Glasgow and Liverpool starting from 15th December. To celebrate connecting these two great cities, we have tickets from just £10 each way at
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We’re excited to welcome our new British Transport Police (
@BTP
) Liaison Officer, Sergeant Steve O’Callaghan, to TPE! To learn more about how Steve will help keep the network as safe as possible for customers and colleagues, read here:
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Our TV series ‘The Railway 24/7’ is taking a break this week returning for the fifth episode Wednesday 15th on
@channel5_tv
at the new time of 8pm 🎥
Don’t worry though – to tide you over, get to know the stars of all the episodes so far over on our blog:
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We’re delighted to have won an award for most reliable train fleet with our partners
@SiemensMobility
at this year’s Golden Spanner Awards organised by
@Modern_Railways
.
This is the 6th time our Class 185 trains have received an award in this category 🎉
#GoldenSpanners
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From today, Monday 15 June, it is compulsory* for customers travelling on any of our services to wear a face covering, as per the guidance set out by HM Government to help combat Covid-19.
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We were highly commended at the
#NationalRailAwards2019
in the Customer service excellence category!
Thanks to everyone involved with our WhatsApp project
#NRA2019
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Our new trains are on the way to light up the North and we’ll be introducing each of them over the next few days, so watch this space!
#WhereNext
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The first carriage from one of our new trains is starting to take shape! What do you make of it?
#wherenext
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