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.
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.
Customers urged to only make essential journeys this week.
If travel is essential, customers are encouraged to travel before 12:00 noon, to avoid the highest temperatures.
Customers should expect disruption across the network.
Customers advised to check before setting off.
To help maintain fleet availability across the network, regional services between Nottingham and Worksop and Nottingham and Leicester will be suspended from 12:00 noon.
EMR is working closely with Network Rail to monitor conditions and keep services running safely.
