about us

First TransPennine Express (FTPE) runs inter-city train services on three main routes across the North of England. We link Liverpool and Manchester with Leeds, York and the North East, with Sheffield and Doncaster, and with the Lake District and beyond.

In December 2007 our rail network expanded to link Manchester with Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Our Vision

Delivering great service every day.

Our Values

• Committed to our Customers
• Dedictaed to Safety
• Supportive of Each Other
• Accountable for Performance
• Setting the Highest Standards

The Future

Improvements in customer and employee satisfaction, business performance and delivery of corporate responsibility objectives.

• Continued focus on safety and security
• Training
• Improved service standards at FTPE train stations and on-board
• A package of environmental measures