EMR launches children's book to celebrate 200 years of rail and World Book Day
- EMR has launched a children’s book to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and mark World Book Day 2025
- An Adventure Through Railway Past follows Miles' journey across EMR's network as he visits heritage locations
- EMR is distributing 6,000 copies of the storybook to more than 70 schools across its network
- EMR employees will be hosting over 25 live readings of the book at primary schools as part of World Book Day
- A braille version of the book has also been created working in partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People
Customers embrace digital: Nearly 80% of EMR tickets now paper-free
- Record percentage of EMR customers choose digital tickets
- Nearly 80 per cent opt for paper free products
Simpler, Smoother, Speedier: Better facilities and a more convenient experience as EMR upgrades London St Pancras International
- EMR has opened a new Travel Centre and Assistance Lounge at London St Pancras International
- New centre serves as a one-stop shop for all ticketing and travel enquiries
- EMR has also increased the number of ticket gates at the station speeding up the boarding and exiting process
East Midlands Railway recognised as a Top Employer 2025
- Ninth consecutive year it has secured certification
- Certification awarded to outstanding employers committed to people-oriented practice
Nature and wellbeing: EMR funds boost Leicestershire community projects
- EMR's Community Fund has supported three projects in Leicestershire
- Projects celebrate the power of nature and the outdoors to help mental and physical health
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From engineering to art: EMR and partners win big at Community Rail Awards
- Project that helped vulnerable young people given top award
- Judges impressed with how scheme led to participants pursuing engineering as a career choice
- Bulwell station adopter also wins Outstanding Volunteer Contribution Award
Improving accessibility: EMR partners on new Welcome Points trial
• Several EMR stations to trial new interactive Welcome Points designed to improve accessibility
• Welcome Points part of Rail Delivery Group national trial
• Points alert staff at station to customer who is requesting help
Sheffield station's Cycle Hub: EMR urges customers to retrieve bikes before April 27
- Bikes left at Sheffield station's Cycle Hub were removed so refurbishment could take place
- Despite efforts to alert customers many bikes still remain uncollected
- Owners have until April 27 to collect them or they will be donated to charity
