TransPennine Express installs dog water stations for National Pet Day
The train operator's dog water stations have been in place at 11 of its stations since Friday (April 11), coinciding with National Pet Day.
The stations include Hull, Selby, Brough, Scarborough, Malton, Thirsk, Northallerton, Thornaby, Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport, and Grimsby.
Andrew McClements, customer experience and transformation director at TPE, said: "Dogs are welcome on our services, and we want to provide the best journey possible for everyone - and that very much includes our furry friends.
"We hope the introduction of dog bowls will make journeys even more pawsitive for them."
TPE allows customers to bring up to two dogs on board trains, free of charge, provided they are kept on a lead.
Pets should not sit on tables or seats for the comfort of other passengers.
Guide and hearing dogs are welcome on board too.
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