Passengers at Newcastle Station witnessed a special moment last week as TransPennine Express (TPE) named one of its trains ‘North Star’ to celebrate its partnership with three lifeboat charities. The Nova 1 (Class 802) will now honour the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), St Abbs Independent Lifeboat and Humber Rescue. The event brought together lifeboat […]
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RBF launches Winter Wellness Initiative to help rail staff tackle energy costs
As national debt charities report a staggering influx of calls from individuals struggling with unmanageable finances, Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) has announced the launch of its Winter Wellness Essentials pack. This initiative is specifically designed to support the railway community as they navigate the rising costs of heating their homes during these challenging months. The […]
Rail industry rallies for Samaritans Brew Monday
On Monday 19 January organisations across the rail industry came together to celebrate Brew Monday, Samaritans annual campaign. The day saw rail staff and volunteers handing out teabags to the public and popping on the kettle in offices, sparking meaningful conversations across the country. Brew Monday, takes place each year and challenges ‘Blue Monday’ as […]
TRU offers £250,000 in grants to local organisations
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has this week confirmed that £250,000 in grants has been awarded across 35 local organisations along the Transpennine route, as part of the 2025 TRU Community Fund in partnership with Neighbourly. Launched in 2024, the TRU Community Fund aims to help local community groups, schools and charities to create or […]