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There are 28 stories in this archive.

  • 25/02/2010

    Blackpool conductor has the magic touch

    Blackpool's Showzam festival may have come to an end, but magic-lovers can still get a taste of enchantment thanks to local conductor, David Park.

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  • 12/02/2010

    Environmentally friendly train drivers win award

    Environmentally friendly train drivers have won an award for saving fuel, money and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

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  • 04/02/2010

    Passengers rate First TransPennine Express as a value for money operator

    Passengers using First TransPennine Express (FTPE) have scored it the joint best long distance franchise operator in the recent National Passenger Survey (Autumn 09) with a satisfaction score of 89 per cent.

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  • 01/02/2010

    Six years of success for train operating company

    Train operating company First TransPennine Express (FTPE) is celebrating its sixth year of success with passengers travelling further than ever before.

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  • 19/11/2009

    Train fares freeze

    First TransPennine Express (FTPE) is freezing its fares and selling one million Advance Purchase tickets as part of a major campaign to offer passengers more value for money.

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