Hull Trains was established as an open access operator in 2000 and operates 94 services a week direct between Hull, East Yorkshire and London King’s Cross. Based in Hull, the company employs 126 people, the majority of whom are from the local community. Hull Trains’ hi-tech bi-mode Hitachi trains are amongst the most modern and innovative trains on the UK’s rail network offering industry-leading performance and punctuality. Hull Trains was recently named ‘Great Place to Work’ at the National Rail Awards 2024. 

Lumo is a rail travel experience that is kinder to the planet and better value for customers, making it a greener and more affordable choice for connecting locations on the East Coast including Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. Lumo offers a single class service with a modern 100% electric train fleet. The Newcastle based company was named Green Innovation Business of the Year and Best Business at Reducing Carbon Emissions. Lumo continues to pioneer an innovative approach to support customers and communities.

First Bus North & West Yorkshire is the largest bus operator in the region. We are a leader in sustainable mobility and at the forefront of developments to create greener public transport. Our York depot is now net zero, one of the first in the country, and the only one Yorkshire to rely solely on electric charging. Bramley in Leeds is home to the largest zero emission fleet in West Yorkshire. We employ a team of some 2,250 people across 7 depots and transport around 1.75m customers a week.