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
31 Mar 2025
EMR awarded White Ribbon UK accreditation
The operator will deliver an action plan over the next three years to embed the charity’s values
03 Mar 2025
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 locationsEMR 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
16 May 2025
School children from Grimsby will see their drawings on television after they were chosen for an EMR advert
Children from Yarborough Academy’s Oak Class were asked to draw Miles – EMR’s mascot – going on an epic day
Advert highlights offers available to families - including kids under five travelling for free
15 May 2025
Newly refurbished cycle hub at Sheffield Station has been opened
EMR has invested £71,700 to enhance the hub, with a further £7,500 kindly provided by the Railway Heritage Trust
Offers secure parking for up to 452 bikes across two levels
Designated spaces specifically for family bikes, cargo bikes, and cycles designed for accessibility needs
Also features CCTV, fob access, a lift, and a customer information screen
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
