Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 101847

Transpennine Trains: Finance

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 12 January 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding has been allocated to onboard WiFi and catering on TransPennine Express services in the last 12 months.

Answer

Keir Mather

In the 2025-26 operating year, TransPennine Express has enhanced its catering, recruiting additional staff and supporting local small suppliers. These changes have led to improved customer satisfaction and additional ticket and catering revenue. Net cater...

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