A team of four from First TransPennine Express (FTPE) has conquered the Three Peaks Challenge by Rail, climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in just three days.
The event, now in its 10th year, took place between June 21 – 23.
All proceeds were donated to the Railway Children, a UK-based children’s charity which strives to protect children living alone and at risk on the streets.
FTPE staff and team members Simon Barber, David Barnwell, David Hatfield and James Cohen first climbed Snowden through the night before heading for Ravenglass to climb Scafell Pike.
After an overnight train to Fort William, the team completed the challenge to climb the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
FTPE also sponsored the cost of the fuel for the trains involved, estimated at around £7,000.
Managing director Nick Donovan said: “The Three Peaks by rail annual challenge is a great opportunity to support a great cause.
“I am delighted we were able to provide support from FTPE in funding the fuel for the train and in sponsoring the team. Congratulations to all those who took part.”
The Three Peaks challenge is one of the most important fundraising events for Railway Children, having already raised £1,325,310.
Terina Keene, chief executive of Railway Children, said: “Railway Children has been working with people in the rail industry for nearly 20 years to save children from the horrors of living on the streets.
“Our biggest industry event is our Three Peaks Challenge, which helps us to reach 5,000 new children every year, changing their lives forever.”
