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.
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.