TransPennine Express
A Class 397 Nova 2 unit on the West Coast Main Line in May 2025 | |||
| Overview | |||
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| Franchises | TransPennine Express 28 May 2023 – present | ||
| Main routes | |||
| Fleet | |||
| Stations called at | 83 | ||
| Stations operated | 19 | ||
| Parent company | DfT Operator | ||
| Headquarters | Manchester | ||
| Reporting mark | TP | ||
| Predecessor | TransPennine Express (2016–2023) | ||
| Other | |||
| Website | www | ||
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TransPennine Trains Limited, trading as TransPennine Express (TPE), is a British state-owned train operating company that runs regional and inter-city rail services between the major cities and towns of Northern England and Scotland.
The company, which is owned by DfT Operator, has been the holder of the TransPennine Express franchise since May 2023. It was established following poor performance by the previous commercially owned operator, also called TransPennine Express, from whom it carried over rolling stock, passenger services, and branding.