EMR strengthens commitment to the Armed Forces community through Covenant signing
- EMR has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
- The Covenant is a national commitment to ensuring that those who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged as a result of their service.
- EMR will work closely with Transport UK Group and industry partners to promote opportunities for veterans and service leavers.
EMR unveils first refurbished Class 360 in £30 million transformation, bringing modern interiors and new features to EMR Connect
- EMR unveils newly refurbished Class 360 train.
- First train in £30 million programme to modernise the EMR Connect fleet.
- Refurbishment will improve customer experience with redesigned interior, including new 2+2 seating.
- Other improvements upgraded luggage facilities, power and USB charging points, improved passenger information systems, refreshed interiors and enhanced accessibility features.
- First newly refurbished trains will enter service next month.
Apply now: East Midlands Railway launches £100,000 Community Fund to support local projects
- Train operator opens applications for £100,000 funding pot
- Community based organisations, such as schools, charities and youth groups all qualify
Secret Fare expands: Travel between Nottingham and Sheffield for as little as £4
- Popular Secret Fare scheme expands, adding new discounted regional and intercity journeys.
- Customers can save up to 50% on train travel by choosing a flexible departure time.
- More than 11,000 customers have already benefited, with additional routes being introduced following strong demand.
- Travel between Nottingham and Sheffield from just £4
- New regional Secret fares include Peterborough to Manchester and Crewe to Lincoln
Latest news
RMT strike action to affect EMR services on 1, 8 and 15 August
- Members from the RMT union will strike on Saturday 1, 8 and 15 August.
- EMR we will be operating a significantly reduced timetable between 07:00 and 19:00 on its Intercity and Connect routes.
- In addition to strike action, the RMT has also notified EMR that members will be taking Action Short of Strike (ASOS), from Sunday 2 to Friday 7 August (inclusive), Sunday 9 to Friday 14 August (inclusive) and from Sunday 16 August until further notice. Trains may be subject to short notice alterations and cancellations.
- Customers are advised to only travel if their journey is essential and to check their full journey, including first and last trains, before travelling on these dates.
- Regional services are not affected.
- No rail replacement buses will be available.
EMR to introduce temporary Intercity timetable following fleet performance and reliability issues in service
• EMR has announced a temporary reduced Intercity timetable from Monday, July 20.
• Decision follows service reliability issues with Hitachi Rail’s new Class 810 fleet and their maintenance of EMR’s existing Class 222 fleet.
• Reduced timetable will remain in place while EMR works with the manufacturer, Hitachi Rail, to resolve disruption for customers as soon as possible.
• EMR apologises to customers who have been affected by the recent disruption and is committed to restoring a reliable service.
EMR service update: Temporary Intercity timetable to continue during hot weather this week
- EMR will continue to operate a reduced Intercity timetable this week due to the ongoing impact of the hot weather.
- By making considered reductions to a small number of services, EMR can better manage the available fleet.
- Regular EMR Regional timetable resumes from Tuesday, 14 July.
- Customers are advised to check their journey before travelling.
