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Kids - Children's drawings April

Epic days out by train: Grimsby children's drawings to star on ITV

  • 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 
Sheffield Cyclehub 2

Pedal and Go: Sheffield Station’s revamped cycle hub supports greener journeys

  • 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
April MM Hero

"I got a little shock because it's very fancy" - Customers praise new refurbished train

  • 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