News

• Alfreton station car park to be closed overnight during the next four weekends 
• Closure to allow major improvement works to take place 
• Two new lifts will be installed as part of the Department for Transport's ‘Access for All’ scheme

• EMR launches recruitment drive for Fleet Engineer Apprentices across Nottingham and Derby
• Positions offer practical experience working at maintenance depots in either Derby or Nottingham

• EMR is joining Samaritans to tackle Blue Monday over a cuppa
• The operator will be running a special Brew Train, handing out free drinks and providing information on support
• Stands will also be in place at Derby station to promote Brew Monday and Andy's Man Club

• Rail Sale tickets will be on sale from today (Tuesday, 14 January) until Monday, 20 January 2025
• Tickets will be on a first-served basis but will not be limited to one per person
• Tickets can be purchased for travel between Tuesday, 21 January and Monday, 31 March 2025
• Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only valid one way 

• New Accessibility Maps help customers understand key accessibility information 
• Created using feedback from members of EMR's Accessibility Panel
• Maps available via website, at stations or from the Customer Service Centre

• Community Rail Awards celebrate the work of staff and volunteers to support local communities
• EMR, working with local partners and communities, is shortlisted in several categories 
• Winners are due to be announced in March

• EMR has seen a significant increase in the popularity of its Advance Purchase tickets
• Journeys using Advance Purchase have increased by 34.1per cent 
• EMR issues top tips for people thinking of buying Advance Purchase tickets 

• December timetable changes will mean route extensions and more services on weekdays and Saturdays
• Eight services added and two weekday services extended 
• Another step forward to help support customers and communities across the regional network

• 12 Sunday morning services will see significant journey time improvements of between nine and 28 minutes
• Changes will benefit both northbound and southbound travellers
• Faster services will offer even greater convenience for those travelling between South Yorkshire, the East Midlands, and London

• EMR has compiled a list of top tips for customers planning to travel over the festive period
• The tips relate to travelling during engineering works affecting services between 21 and 29 December
• A number of video guides have been produced to help customers navigate stations and connections

• EMR staff are supporting a number of charities across its network this year
• Items are being donated to foodbanks and charities 
• Hampers being produced for Reach Community Grocers in Derby