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<p>With the escalation of industrial action from May 2022 (on a national scale), and
the continued high staff sickness levels, TPE services had become increasingly unreliable.</p><p>The
reduction in TransPennine Express services was implemented after discussion with the
Department, with our partner in managing the TPE national rail contract Transport
for the North, and involved stakeholders in the regions affected, including Transport
Scotland, Transport for Greater Manchester and Manchester Airport Group.</p>
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