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Apply now: East Midlands Railway launches £100,000 Community Fund to support local projects

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:30:00 Z

Train operator opens applications for £100,000 funding pot
Community based organisations, such as schools, charities and youth groups all qualify

Bottesford station improvements: Customers must use designated walking route while work takes place

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:41:00 Z

Customers using Bottesford station must use the new signposted walking route while works take place
The works will take place over five weeks starting from Monday, 18 May
Walking route from Platform 2 takes five minutes and customers are advised to leave extra time to catch their preferred service
Improvements include car park resurfacing, re-lining of parking spaces, new lighting, CCTV, an expanded cycle shelter and updated signage

New EMR symbol guides make stations and train journeys easier to navigate

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 Z

EMR introduces new Symbol-Friendly Station Guides designed to make navigating a station and catching a train clearer
Each guide provides key information about EMR stations, including entrances and exits, ticket facilities, platforms, and step-free access
EMR is the first official Symbol-Friendly operator in the UK

How the railway changed the world: Tickets still available for free exhibition train at Skegness

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:44:00 Z

• Travelling exhibition inside train is packed with interactive exhibits and amazing stories
• 70,000 have visited, calling it “brilliant” and “fascinating”. 9 in 10 would recommend visiting
• The family-friendly attraction is on 60-stop, year-long tour of Britain and is now calling at Skegness, its first and only Lincolnshire stop
• Tickets are free but availability is limited

EMR welcomes Bolsover School students to explore careers on the railway

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:36:00 Z

Students experienced a driver training simulator and learned how to sell train tickets
EMR managers from across the business were on hand to share insights and answer questions
Visit aimed to deepen understanding of the railway’s role as a vital community transport link

EMR team take on 24-mile walk to raise funds for charity that works to prevent violence against women and girls

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:29:00 Z

EMR team to complete a 24-mile charity walk from Derby to Matlock on 18 April in support of White Ribbon
Fundraising effort aims to help end violence against women and girls and challenge harmful behaviours
Walk also focuses on raising awareness, promoting allyship, and encouraging a culture of respect and equality

Next stop Westminster: EMR encourages school groups to take advantage of major group discounts and Parliament subsidy support

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:52:00 Z

EMR is inviting schools across the region to take advantage of its specially discounted group offer
Schools can also benefit through the Parliament’s travel subsidy scheme with eligible education groups able to claim back up to 85%
EMR has a dedicated team available to support teachers through the booking process

Easter Bank Holiday: EMR services may be busier than normal due to engineering works on the West Coast Main Line and travelling football fans

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 Z

EMR services will be busier than usual over the Easter period due to engineering work on the West Coast Main Line
A queuing system will be in place at London St Pancras and customers may not always be able to board their intended service
Sheffield station is likely to be very busy and EMR customers are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys
Customers who normally travel to or from London using the West Coast Main Line are strongly advised to use rail replacement bus services between Milton Keynes – Bedford
Services between Stoke and Derby on Monday 6 April will be extremely busy due to football supporters

Reminder: May Timetable change: Sunday service boost for Nottinghamshire

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:09:00 Z

May timetable change brings new Sunday services and improved connections
It includes new Sunday services introduced on the Robin Hood Line
Two new Sunday services for Beeston
Additional stop to improve access to Peak District
An additional call at Netherfield on the 10:03 Nottingham to Skegness on weekdays and Saturdays

Secret Fare expands: Travel between Nottingham and Sheffield for as little as £4

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:43:00 Z

Popular Secret Fare scheme expands, adding new discounted regional and intercity journeys.
Customers can save up to 50% on train travel by choosing a flexible departure time.
More than 11,000 customers have already benefited, with additional routes being introduced following strong demand.
Travel between Nottingham and Sheffield from just £4
New regional Secret fares include Peterborough to Manchester and Crewe to Lincoln