a bit more about us
First TransPennine Express (FTPE) train
company has been operating rail services
across the north of England and Scotland
for 11 years under a franchise agreement
with the Department for Transport.
FTPE is a joint venture partnership of
FirstGroup (55%) and Keolis (45%). The
company is operated by its own Executive
and Board. We have a strong brand, an
excellent product and great people.
Since 2004, we have increased the number
of customers who take a journey with us
from 13 million to 28 million and are one of
the fastest growing train companies in the UK.
Our achievements over the last 11 years
have been acknowledged by the rail industry
and the business community with over 100
awards covering all aspects of our business.
FTPE was awarded Train Company of the
Year on three occasions and in 2013,
European Train Operator of the