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Brew Monday -2

All aboard the Brew Train: EMR teams up with Samaritans to bring people together on Brew Monday 2026

• EMR is again joining Samaritans to tackle Blue Monday over a cuppa
• The operator will be running special Brew Trains, handing out free drinks and providing information on support
• Stands will also be in place at stations to promote Brew Monday
• A choir, helping to promote a sense of community and togetherness, will also be performing at St Pancras station as part of the day

East Midlands Railway

EMR issues travel warning as Hope Valley route set to shut due to severe weather

  • No services will run on the Hope Valley Line between Sheffield and Manchester from thursday evening due to Storm Goretti
  • Network Rail will close the line between Sheffield and Manchester from 6.00pm on Thursday 8 January until the start of service on Saturday 10 January
  • Customers travelling on other parts of the EMR network are also strongly advised to check their journey before setting off
  • It is possible that further unplanned changes to other services may occur, particularly on Thursday evening and Friday morning
  • Customers are advised to check EMR’s website for regular updates