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Andy Burnham hails Transpennine Express contract axe a 'victory' as he vows to reshape northern rail travel

It comes after months of misery for rail passengers in Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News

How TransPennine Express ended up being brought under government control

Travellers in the north have been familiar with chaos on the rails for years

Manchester Evening News

Nationalising TransPennine Express will allow full look at 'whole rail structure in the north'

The operator's services have been brought under government control following months of cancellations and delays

Manchester Evening News

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'Atrocious' delays, cancellations and 'major issues': Manchester passengers bid farewell to TransPennine Express

"I can't say anything good about it"

Manchester Evening News

North East leaders back decision to strip 'shambolic' TransPennine Express of train contract

The struggling rail operator's services will be taken under public control from May 28, the Government has announced

Chronicle Live

'An unacceptable service for too long': Reaction as train operator TransPennine Express brought under government control

'This broken service has comprehensively failed the North'

Manchester Evening News

Nobody believes me when I tell them how bad TransPennine Express is

People’s lives are being turned upside down by last-minute cancellations that make a mockery of work and family plans

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Leaders react after TransPennine Express loses contract over 'continuous cancellations'

Latest figures show TPE cancelled the equivalent of one in six services across most of March

Birmingham Post

What does the nationalisation of TransPennine Express mean for passengers? Tickets, fares and more explained

The train operator has been brought under government control after months of delays and cancellations

Manchester Evening News

TransPennine Express train services brought under Government control due to 'continuous cancellations'

TPE passengers have suffered from widespread delays and cancellations over the past year, with latest figures showing that TPE cancelled the equivalent of one in six services across most of March

Chronicle Live

TransPennine Express services brought under government control after ‘continuous cancellations’

Transport secretary Mark Harper says passengers suffered ‘continuous cancellations’

The Independent UK

TransPennine Express services brought under Government control

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said passengers have suffered ‘continuous cancellations’

Evening Standard

TransPennine Express awaits contract decision amid poor service record

Customers say lives upended by ripped up schedules and woeful performance

The Guardian - UK

Graffiti icon unveils Sam Ryder Eurovision mural at Manchester Airport

Akse, who painted the Rashford and Ian Curtis murals, is behind the art work

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

Strike-hit train firm will run no services from Liverpool after Eurovision final

TransPennine Express said a walkout by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will have a ‘significant impact’ on services.

Liverpool Echo

Eurovision 2023 warning as TransPennine trains severely reduced

Customers are told to be aware of major changes due to strike action

The Independent UK

Train given ‘Welcome to Liverpool’ makeover ahead of Eurovision

TransPennine Express unveiled the new livery for one of its Nova 2 trains.

Manchester Evening News

TransPennine Express searching for Manchester musicians to perform at ‘Eurovision Song Zones’

The singing zone has been set up for local artists and musicians to show off their talents and entertain passengers

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Manchester Evening News

TransPennine Express 'cancelled equivalent of one in six trains in March'

Calls for the train operator to be stripped of its contract next month have been renewed

The Independent UK

TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of one in six services in March

There are renewed calls for the Department for Transport to take over control of services when TPE’s current contract expires on May 28.

The Guardian - UK

TransPennine Express was worst UK rail operator for cancelled trains in March

Data from regulator showed TPE made almost 1,000 cancellations, more than one in six of its services

Birmingham Post

TransPennine Express – Transport Secretary says no option is off the table as contract expiry nears

MPs told passengers have suffered “horrendous experience” recently

The Independent UK

Government signs off £65m payout for owners of failing Avanti and TransPennine rail franchises

Critics say cash should have been invested to avoid collapse of rail services

Chronicle Live

'TransPennine Express has completely failed the North East': Mayor's plea over train cancellations

Five Labour mayors from across the North have urged ministers not to renew the First Group's contract, which is due to expire at the end of May

Chronicle Live

Jamie Driscoll and Northern mayors call for fresh start on rail service

Five Labour mayors say the Government must not renew TransPennine Express' contract in the region

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