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Daughter follows in father’s footsteps as latest EMR Train Drivers graduate

  • Alicia Oldham graduated as a Train Driver at EMR, receiving her Driver’s key from her father
  • The cohort of twelve new Train Drivers is EMR’s most gender-balanced yet
  • Graduates praised the training and highlighted the railway as a rewarding career path for people from all backgrounds
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Pssst... the secret is getting out: More than 8,000 have taken advantage of EMR's Secret Fare in its first year

  • Hundreds of customers use new fare and save up to 50 per cent on the cost of an average advance single ticket price
  • Fare aimed at customers who have flexible schedules
  • Secret fare allows customers to travel Nottingham to London or Derby to London for as little as £14 
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Collaboration in Bloom: EMR funds Hucknall station biodiversity project

  • EMR has launched a new project to enhance biodiversity at Hucknall station
  • The initiative is being delivered in partnership with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the Robin Hood Line Community Rail Partnership
  • It includes the introduction of bespoke planters designed to support pollinators and native wildflowers.
  • Volunteers, school groups, and local organisations will support the delivery of key elements of the work.
  • The project forms part of EMR’s wider Getting There Greener strategy.
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Nottingham station's centre footbridge: Hours of platform access to be amended to combat fare evasion and improve safety

  • From Monday 18 August, access to platforms via the footbridge will be restricted between 7pm and 6am each day
  • Changes will reduce fare evasion, improve safety, and deter vandalism 
  • EMR has improved station signage, wayfinding, and guidance for access to nearby taxis and services
  • Footbridge's right of way to be maintained 
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EMR Summer Sale is back - with more than 100,000 discounted tickets up for grabs

  • Summer Sale tickets are now available to buy until Sunday, August 10
  • Save big on tickets to visit London, Sheffield, Manchester, Norwich, Liverpool plus many other destinations 
  • Tickets will be on a first-served basis and must be purchased in advance
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Next chapter of EMR's £60 million big regional refurb begins as first revamped Class 158 enters service

  • EMR unveils newly refurbished Class 158 train as part of £5 million programme to modernise fleet
  • Introduction marks the next chapter in the wider £60 million Regional and Connect refurbishment
  • Refurbishment includes new seat foams and covers, new tabletops, carpets, vestibule flooring, and a deep clean of all passenger areas
  • The trains will feature updated branding, decals, and labelling, along with newly painted exteriors, creating a consistent and refreshed visual identity across the fleet
  • All Class 158 units will be fitted with new CCTV and forward-facing camera systems, with remote download capabilities to enhance safety and security
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Reminder: The Greatest Gathering: EMR shares top tips for those attending or enthusiasts wanting to enjoy the event

  • EMR has shared top tips for people attending the Greatest Gathering or for those wanting to share the fun 
  • Best route to the event from the station shared 
  • Customers should expect services to busy and are advised to allow extra time to make their journey 
  • Customers asked to use the Derby station underpass - which has been revitalised and now features new local artwork and railway history boards
  • Don't have tickets to The Greatest Gathering? Consider a platform ticket and be part of the fun or head to the free railway themed event at Derby's new Market Hall 
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Reminder: Major bridge project in August will mean no EMR services northwest of Sheffield for 21 days - starting this Saturday

  • A major project to replace a bridge in Stockport will mean no EMR services running northwest of Sheffield for 21 days from Saturday 2 to Friday 22 August
  • EMR services which usually run between Norwich and Liverpool Lime Street will instead run between Norwich and Sheffield only
  • Sheffield–Manchester/Liverpool and Sheffield–Stockport customers can use tickets on other operators at no extra cost; trains skip Stockport 
  • Rail Replacement buses will also run between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly to supplement other operator's train services
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Skegness Summer: EMR release heat map to help customers travel at the quietest times this summer

  • EMR has shared a seat availability guide to help customers plan their journey to Skegness this summer
  • The guide highlights the times of day to avoid for those seeking a quieter service
  • Top tips are also included, such as advice on travelling light and guidance for those bringing bedding
  • Recommendations are provided for both sunny and rainy days, along with suggestions on how to save money on your trip.
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EMR partners with charity to improve travel for autistic people

  • EMR has worked with the National Autistic Society to train staff
  • The staff training was designed to foster a more supportive environment for autistic customers
  • Operator now putting training into practice and have been praised for recently supporting a customer
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New community space near Alfreton Station taking shape with help from EMR's Community fund

  • EMR Community Fund Awards Grant to Help Create Event Space Near Alfreton
  • Terminus Park will provide valuable outdoor community space for local events and education
  • The site will also include a display area for historic artefacts from London St Pancras Station – helping to explain the area's historic role in constructing parts of the iconic London landmark.
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Getting There Greener: EMR delivers low carbon upgrades at Chesterfield Station

  • Chesterfield station receives £70,000 green energy investment 
  • Station now fully lit by LEDs and powered by state-of-the-art heat pump
  • Work part of EMR's Getting There Greener strategy