TOGETHER
THE SAFER HULL PARAGON HUB OPENS TO THE COMMUNITY
Today the Safer hull Paragon Hub opened its doors to the community, in an effort to make the station an even safer place to be.
The Hub was created in collaboration with BTP, Humberside Police, local community agencies and charities, to provide a safe place for those in need. The previously empty retail unit will now host BTP and Humberside Police, alongside charities, to offer support to vulnerable people or anyone who may need support.
A variety of charities have already signed up to take regular slots in the hub including:
• The Railway Children
• Samaritans,
• Vulnerable Exploited Missing and Trafficked Team, and
• Andy’s Man Club.
The hub is part of our continued commitment to safeguarding, alongside the appointment of safeguarding champions, mental health ambassadors, and our work in achieving the Safeguarding in Rail accreditation.
Kathryn O’Brien, Operations and Customer Experience Director, at TPE, said: “ We’re delighted to open the Safer Hull Paragon Hub and provide a point of contact to help protect vulnerable people on our railway.
“Our customers are always at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to make the railway an even safer space for customers and our colleagues. The opening of this innovative safeguarding hub is a landmark moment in our progress.”
The Safer Hull Paragon Hub will be open every day of the week between 9:00 and 20:00, from Monday 14 August.
#TALKTPE – FINDING OUR FUTURE TRAINEE DRIVERS
Last week we hosted our first #TalkTPE event where we invited prospective future Trainee Drivers to learn more about the role.
Around 60 people dialled into the online event, finding out what it was like to work at TPE, more about the Trainee Driver role, and what the application process entails.
They were then given the opportunity to ask their own questions about the exciting role, finding out more about pursuing this career.
The event was hosted by Harriet Harbidge, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Lydia Brooks, Resource and Development Manager, and Daniel Dreggs, Lead Driver Manager (North).
WEEKLY
TAKING THE NORTH FURTHER | THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2023
MOVE FOR 30 – ACTIVE TRESS –RESULTS FROM WEEK 1 PET CORNER
We’re two weeks into the first Active Hub challenge and we’re already seeing some great stats from those colleagues taking part…
• 45 people achieved the maximum number of points individually
• 5 teams achieved the maximum number of points
• 450 trees have been planted
• 2.2 million metres (1,367 miles) have been covered over 562 hours or 23 days!
• 700 activities have been logged, 70% of which were walking
This is absolutely amazing, and we can’t wait to see which team comes out on top!
Entries for this event have closed but you can get a group of four together and create your own event to see who comes out on top. We’ll also keep you posted with any upcoming events.
To sign up for the Active Hub click here:
• If you have a TPE email, login with the password: TPExp2023!
Note: If your TPE email is not accepted, please register
• If you don’t have access to a TPE email, click ‘register’, enter your details and the code: TPE2023
Meet Tessa, the Sustainability Team’s sponsored puppy from Dogs For Good. Their dogs enable independence and improve quality of life, whether they’re an assistance dog, matched with a person with a physical disability or child with autism, or as a community dog,
working with people with learning disabilities to meet their personal goals in the community. The dogs touch the lives of everyone they meet.
It’s not just the physical support they provide, Tessa will help to reduce loneliness and improve confidence, enabling the people they support to live happier, healthier and more independent lives.
If you have a pet for pet corner, email tpecommunications@ tpexpress.co.uk for your pawsome pet to be featured.
MEET OUR NEW REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Vicky Cropper-Clarke has joined the development team as Regional Development Manager. Vicky joins us from London Northwestern Railway, where she was Head of Stakeholder and Community, and she has her previously had similar roles with Northern and GWR.
Vicky said: “I am excited about joining TransPennine Express in a role that will allow me to work closely with stakeholders and help secure the funding needed to continue developing our railway across the North of England and into Scotland. I look forward to meeting stakeholders over the coming weeks and to help realise opportunities at stations. I look forward to working with you.”
She’ll be working across the network, being our lead representative to stakeholders on the west side of our network, and will also be looking at sponsor development opportunities a some of our stations, including Stalybridge and Manchester Airport.
If you see Vicky out and about on the network feel free to say hi and welcome her to the business!
GOING THE EXTRA MILE!
We’re always receiving comments about our amazing colleagues from customers on social media! Here’s a few things we were sent last week:
TESSA
Vicky Cropper-Clarke
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