About this Event
The Inside Track at TransPennine Express
Join TVL-RUG (Tees Valley Line Rail User Group) for an exclusive evening with Andy Watkins, Community Manager at TransPennine Express (TPE).
This special event offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into one of the UK's leading train operators. Andy will provide an update on TransPennine Express, including recent developments across the network, investment in new trains, customer experience improvements and future plans for rail services across the North of England.
Attendees will hear about the challenges and opportunities facing the railway industry, learn more about TPE's role in connecting communities, and discover how rail travel is evolving to meet the needs of passengers today and in the future.
The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session, providing an opportunity for passengers, rail enthusiasts and members of the local community to raise questions and share their views directly with TransPennine Express.
Whether you're a regular rail user, a transport enthusiast, or simply interested in the future of rail travel in the Tees Valley and beyond, this promises to be an informative and engaging evening.
Topics expected to include:
- The role of TransPennine Express in the North of England
- New and future train fleets
- Customer experience and service improvements
- Community engagement and partnerships
- Challenges and opportunities facing the railway industry
- Questions from passengers and local stakeholders
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:35 PM
Welcome
🕑: 06:35 PM - 07:35 PM
The Inside Track
Host: Andy Watkins
🕑: 07:35 PM - 08:30 PM
Questions and Networking
Event venue & nearby stays
Lune Street Social Club, 16 Lune Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom
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