12 Mar 2026
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
10 Feb 2026
Staff from Sheffield station have been presented with an award from the High Sheriff of South Yorkshire
EMR team awarded prize for its outstanding citizenship and service to the community
On two separate occasions the team gave life-saving CPR
Also praised for their dedication, as as well as identifying and calmly engaging with suicidal and highly distressed individuals
09 Feb 2026
EMR has doubled the amount of body-worn cameras for its staff
Body-worn video helps safeguard colleagues and passengers by acting as a deterrent and capturing robust evidence
The cameras are just one part of EMR’s THINK campaign, which aims to reduce abuse towards staff and customers.
EMR is working closely with the British Transport Police and trade union representatives to deliver the project collaboratively.
02 Feb 2026
EMR release final chapter of its Aurora documentary
Chapter features frontline staff training to work the new trains
Five Aurora units are now in service at various times throughout the week
27 Jan 2026
Tenth consecutive year EMR has secured certification
Certification awarded to outstanding employers committed to people-oriented practice
Award demonstrates how EMR and Transport UK’s approach directly supports safe, reliable services and sustainable outcomes
15 Apr 2026
EMR team to complete a 24-mile charity walk from Derby to Matlock on 18 April in support of White Ribbon
Fundraising effort aims to help end violence against women and girls and challenge harmful behaviours
Walk also focuses on raising awareness, promoting allyship, and encouraging a culture of respect and equality
10 Apr 2026
EMR is inviting schools across the region to take advantage of its specially discounted group offer
Schools can also benefit through the Parliament’s travel subsidy scheme with eligible education groups able to claim back up to 85%
EMR has a dedicated team available to support teachers through the booking process
27 Mar 2026
EMR services will be busier than usual over the Easter period due to engineering work on the West Coast Main Line
A queuing system will be in place at London St Pancras and customers may not always be able to board their intended service
Sheffield station is likely to be very busy and EMR customers are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys
Customers who normally travel to or from London using the West Coast Main Line are strongly advised to use rail replacement bus services between Milton Keynes – Bedford
Services between Stoke and Derby on Monday 6 April will be extremely busy due to football supporters
