24 Jul 2025

Next chapter of EMR's £60 million big regional refurb begins as first revamped Class 158 enters service

EMR unveils newly refurbished Class 158 train as part of £5 million programme to modernise fleet
Introduction marks the next chapter in the wider £60 million Regional and Connect refurbishment
Refurbishment includes new seat foams and covers, new tabletops, carpets, vestibule flooring, and a deep clean of all passenger areas
The trains will feature updated branding, decals, and labelling, along with newly painted exteriors, creating a consistent and refreshed visual identity across the fleet
All Class 158 units will be fitted with new CCTV and forward-facing camera systems, with remote download capabilities to enhance safety and security

21 May 2025

Getting There Greener: EMR improves Sheffield station air quality with taxi rank ventilation upgrade

EMR project to improve air quality at Sheffield station yields promising results
New ventilation shows a reduction of 35 per cent in nitrogen dioxide emissions
Project part of EMR's wide Getting There Greener strategy

14 May 2025

Customers heap praise on first refurbished train in £23 million programme to modernise the Class 170 fleet
Refurbishment will improve customer experience with brand-new seats and tables and modern charging facilities
Other improvements include refurbished toilets, upgraded flooring, and a newly installed passenger information system

17 Apr 2025

Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final and London Marathon mean more people travelling.
Essential engineering work means East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Thameslink trains all using high level platforms at St Pancras and EMR will run a limited service.
Queuing systems will be in place at stations and trains are expected to be full and standing.

15 Apr 2025

EMR unveils newly refurbished Class 170 train
First train in £23 million programme to modernise the 170 fleet
Refurbishment will improve customer experience with brand-new seats and tables and modern charging facilities
Other improvements include refurbished toilets, upgraded flooring, and a newly installed passenger information system

07 Aug 2025

Alicia Oldham graduated as a Train Driver at EMR, receiving her Driver’s key from her father
The cohort of twelve new Train Drivers is EMR’s most gender-balanced yet
Graduates praised the training and highlighted the railway as a rewarding career path for people from all backgrounds

05 Aug 2025

Hundreds of customers use new fare and save up to 50 per cent on the cost of an average advance single ticket price
Fare aimed at customers who have flexible schedules
Secret fare allows customers to travel Nottingham to London or Derby to London for as little as £14

04 Aug 2025

EMR has launched a new project to enhance biodiversity at Hucknall station
The initiative is being delivered in partnership with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the Robin Hood Line Community Rail Partnership
It includes the introduction of bespoke planters designed to support pollinators and native wildflowers.
Volunteers, school groups, and local organisations will support the delivery of key elements of the work.
The project forms part of EMR’s wider Getting There Greener strategy.