Written questions

TransPennine Express: Catering and WiFi

2026-05-28 · Department for Transport · 4286 · Official question

Mr Richard Holden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent funding has been allocated to improve the level of onboard WiFi and catering on TransPennine Express trains.

Answer

Following the Spending Review, the Department was successful in securing funding to put low earth orbit satellite connectivity on our mainline trains to significantly improve the on train wifi for passengers. Part of this funding will be made available to...