East Midlands Railway News

02 Nov 2026

Derwent Valley Line improvements: Buses replace trains for nine days during £3m Derbyshire rail investment

Buses will replace trains between Derby and Matlock from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 November, calling at all stations along the route.
Customers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys, as some replacement bus stops are a distance from the relevant railway station.
Clear signage will be in place to help customers find their way to and from the bus stops.
EMR Intercity services between Sheffield, Derby and London are unaffected by the engineering works.

29 Oct 2026

EMR is still taking applications for the new GBR Rail Foundation Apprenticeships pilot.
Programme will be open to young people aged 17 to 24, providing the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience alongside structured learning.
Participants will develop skills and knowledge across a wide number of industry areas.
Application window shuts on Sunday - November 1.

27 Oct 2026

Families can save up to 42% on selected journeys with EMR’s Family Saver ticket this festive season.
Groups of up to two adults and four children can travel together for a single fixed fare on selected EMR Connect and Regional services.
From festive days out to visiting friends and relatives, families can make the most of the Christmas holidays for less.
Families travelling from St Pancras International to Luton Airport can also save 42% on selected EMR Connect journeys, with tickets starting at £20 for a family of up to two adults and four children, including the DART.