TransPennine Express

On trial: the Class 802 with traction batteries is being tested on the main line. Courtesy Hitachi Rail News Premium

Battery '802' starts testing

Carbon emissions and fuel consumption predicted to fall by up to 30%

Highland breakfast: part of TPE's new West Coast Kitchen offering. Tony Miles News Premium

TPE launches West Coast Kitchen

New complimentary First Class catering launched

Mixed traffic railway: Nos 56103/098 hauling DCRail’s 6Z82 Tyne Yard to Humberstone Road working are about to be overtaken by LNER Azuma No 800111 forming the 07.55 Inverness to King’s Cross at Raskelf on 13 May 2024. Alex Ayre News Premium

Task Force to tackle ECML timetable challenge

New approach aims to resolve pathing conflicts

Battery trial: A TPE Class 802 awaits departure with the 16.11 Edinburgh-Manchester on 19 February 2024. Philip Sherratt News Premium

Hitachi starts TPE ‘802’ battery trial

Trial informs business case for inter-city BEMUs

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ECML December 2024 timetable deferred

Major changes postponed due to outstanding issues

The first train calls at Dore & Totley's second platform following its completion. Network Rail News

Hope Valley blockade completes on time

Final commissioning works will mark completion of project

Second track and platform in place: Dore & Totley station on 12 March 2024, with a pair of EMR Class 158s passing on the main line. Tony Miles News

Hope Valley upgrade reaches completion

Dore South curve and Dore & Totley platform due for commissioning

Track is laid on the Bamford Loop on the Hope Valley Line. Courtesy Network Rail News Premium

Final track laid on Hope Valley upgrade

Bamford loop expected to be operational in spring 2024

An artist's impression of the remodelled Ravensthorpe viaduct. Courtesy Network Rail News Premium

£3.9 billion for TransPennine Route Upgrade

Latest tranche of funding takes predicted total costs beyond £11bn

The repairs to Plessey viaduct undertaken by Network Rail. Courtesy Network Rail News

Plessey viaduct repairs completed

Full working on both tracks restored