More than 130,000 journeys made by customers saving big on EMR’s newest Advance Purchase regional routes

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has seen more than 130,000 regional customers take advantage of Advance Purchase tickets since their introduction on two key routes.

Since launching last year, EMR has sold 131,663 Advance Purchase tickets on the Nottingham to Lincoln and Derby to Crewe routes.

Customers travelling between Nottingham and Lincoln have purchased 96,844 Advance Purchase tickets, while those on the Derby to Crewe route have secured 34,819 discounted fares.

These figures highlight the growing demand for rail travel across the region and demonstrate how customers are increasingly planning ahead to secure the best-value fares.

Advance Purchase tickets allow travellers to save up to 60% on their journey. They also help EMR manage demand by encouraging travel during off-peak times, reducing crowding on busier services.

Top Tips for Using Advance Purchase Tickets

Travel Off-Peak – Ticket prices are often lower during quieter weekday and weekend periods.
Book on the Day of Travel – Some Advance fares may be available on the same day; check via the EMR app.
Use a Railcard – Save up to a third on Advance tickets with a Railcard (remember to carry it when travelling).

Simon Pready, Commercial Director at East Midlands Railway, said: "It’s fantastic to see so many customers taking advantage of our Advance Purchase tickets on the Lincoln and Crewe routes. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, proving that planning ahead is the key to unlocking great value.

"We are always looking at how we can introduce more Advance tickets on other routes and are hopeful this can be achieved soon."