Pre-tax profits at TransPennine Express surged by more than £70m over the last year ahead of the largest rise in train fares since January 2013.
The train operator, which is owned by FirstGroup, has reported profits of £72.1m for the 12 months to March 31, 2021, up from the £3.5m loss it posted for the prior year.
The company's turnover also increased from £290.2m to £437.7m over the same period.