TransPennine Express launches great deals for groups

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Rail operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is giving group bookings a special 20 per cent discount and has launched a new way of booking travel.  

Those booking travel for parties of 10 or more can now do so online in a single step, making it even easier to organise group travel.  

A dedicated booking team will now be on hand to answer questions and make all of the arrangements, including making sure those in the group are all sat together.  

TPE is also offering parties of 10 or more 20 per cent off the price of Advance Purchase tickets when travelling together on the same train.  

The new booking system can be accessed online at: tpexpress.co.uk/special-offers/group-train-travel, where full terms and conditions can also be found.  

Darren Higgins, Commercial Director for TransPennine Express said: “We are thrilled to have brought in these changes to our booking system, along with discounted travel for groups of 10 or more, making it even easier for larger parties to use our trains.  

“Our network connects towns and cities right across the North and into Scotland, and we want to do all we can to provide a real alternative to travelling by road, encouraging those including larger groups to take the train and travel in a more sustainable way.”   

TPE is on track to reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent per vehicle kilometre by April 2023. Its Nova train fleet, which includes bi-mode and electric trains, helps reduce customers’ CO2 emissions by 77 per cent compared to travelling by an average car. 

The 20 per cent off discount applies to both First and Standard class Advance Purchase tickets, and is valid for travel on any TPE service, subject to availability, excluding dates impacted by current RMT strike action.

Photo credit: Jonny Walton / TPE

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