East Midlands Railway News

09 Nov 2026

Essential travel only: EMR warns of extremely busy services on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November due to major engineering works on wider network

EMR services to and from London St Pancras are expected to be extremely busy on Saturday 28, and Sunday 29, November due to engineering works on the East Coast Main Line
Customers are advised to only travel if its essential to do so
Customers who would normally travel with LNER are being strongly advised to follow the alternative arrangements, rather than travelling via EMR services
Although journey planners may show the quickest route available, end to end journeys are unlikely to reflect the reality due to queues at stations

02 Nov 2026

Buses will replace trains between Derby and Matlock from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 November, calling at all stations along the route.
Customers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys, as some replacement bus stops are a distance from the relevant railway station.
Clear signage will be in place to help customers find their way to and from the bus stops.
EMR Intercity services between Sheffield, Derby and London are unaffected by the engineering works.

29 Oct 2026

EMR is still taking applications for the new GBR Rail Foundation Apprenticeships pilot.
Programme will be open to young people aged 17 to 24, providing the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience alongside structured learning.
Participants will develop skills and knowledge across a wide number of industry areas.
Application window shuts on Sunday - November 1.