East Midlands Railway News

09 Oct 2026

Exciting opportunity at Derby station as prime retail unit becomes available

An opportunity to set up a new business at Derby station has become available.
The new unit would be ideal for grab-and-go businesses, such as pastry, drinks or sandwich retailers.
The unit is in a prominent position on the main concourse.
The new space provides an opportunity to serve the station’s 4.1 million-plus annual customers.

07 Oct 2026

EMR is celebrating after an apprentice scoops a prize at this year's Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards.
Daisy Madgwick, a Senior Conductor, was named the Intermediate Apprentice of the Year.
Judges were also impressed by her consistent ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service, compassion and professionalism.

06 Oct 2026

EMR is investing around £100,000 to refurbish toilet facilities at five stations at Sleaford, Spalding, Beeston, Newark Castle and Kettering will be refurbished.
New RoomMate audio technology will beinstalled which is designed to help blind and partially sighted visitors to navigate and use the space independently.
At Kettering station a reconfigured baby change facility will also serve as a private space for nursing mothers.
All refurbished facilities will follow Colostomy UK’s Stoma Friendly Toilet guidelines.