TPE uncorks new wine pairings as it serves up its new seasonal First Class menus

TransPennine Express (TPE) is all aboard for flavour this season, rolling out its new seasonal First-Class menus packed with hearty, locally-inspired dishes and suggested wine pairings – and there’s even a toast to 200 years of railway heritage.

The updated TransPennine Kitchen Coast to Coast and West Coast menus, launched yesterday (Monday, October 27), bring fresh flavours and regional favourites to First Class customers across the North and Scotland. 

For wine lovers, the new menus also highlight the ideal Copper Crew wine pairing for each dish. 

On the Coast to Coast menu (served between Liverpool and Newcastle), The Rocket Scouse leads the line-up – a rich, slow-cooked beef and root vegetable pie inspired by Liverpool’s classic dish. 

It celebrates Stephenson’s Rocket and Railway 200 – a year-long, partnership-led campaign marking 200 years of the modern railway. 

The West Coast menu (available on services connecting Manchester and Liverpool with Glasgow and Edinburgh) features the Steak & Lancaster Supernova Pale Ale Pie (pictured below), made with tender British beef cooked in TPE’s own craft pale ale. 

The Pork & Caramelised Onion Sausage Roll also makes a welcome return – a much-loved favourite handmade by local producer Pie Demand at Carlisle. 

Across both menus, the TexMex Burger (pictured below) adds bold, vibrant flavour, while the Spinach & Sweet Potato Lentil Dhal (pictured below) offers a warming vegan option – perfect for autumn journeys. 

The Little Coffee Co. adds its flavour to the journey with delicious, ethically sourced coffee crafted with inspiring female producers around the world — enjoy their blends in First Class and select options in Standard Class. 

Andrew McClements, Customer Experience & Transformation Director at TransPennine Express, said: “This menu celebrates the journeys that connect us – from our railway heritage to the communities we serve across the North and Scotland. 

“The Rocket Scouse is a fitting tribute to Railway 200, and we’re proud to bring our customers a dining experience that’s full of warmth, quality and regional character.”