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National ticket office consultation extended
• Consultation period extended until 1 September
• Input from customers and independent watchdogs will help shape final proposals, so that all customers are supported as the railway responds to generational shifts in buying habits
Rail strikes reminder: EMR services significantly reduced on Thursday and Saturday
- On 20 July, 22 July and 29 July many of EMR's routes will be reduced to one train an hour
- Trains will only run between 07:30 - 18:30 - with last departures starting between 15:00 and 16:30
- There will also be a number of train cancellations on Friday, 21 July due to action short of a strike by the ASLEF union - this could be as late as 22:00 the day before customers travel
- Customers are being advised to travel by rail only if absolutely necessary
EMR to invest £1 million on new customer information screens
- EMR launch project to install 166 information screens across stations in the East Midlands
- 25 interactive information screens will also be fitted
- Interactive screens offer accessibility and local information - such as onward travel options or tourist information
- New screens will help customers better access and understand information during disruption
Rail strikes: EMR services significantly reduced on 20 and 22 July
- On Thursday, 20 July and Saturday, 22 July, many of EMR's routes will be reduced to one train an hour
- Trains will only run between 07:30 - 18:30 - with last departures starting between 15:00 and 16:30
- Between Monday, 17 July, and Saturday, 22 July, there will also be a number of train cancellations due to action short of a strike by the ASLEF union - this could be as late as 22:00 the day before customers travel
- Customers are being advised to travel by rail only if absolutely necessary
Travel smoothly this summer: EMR launches multi-modal journey planner
- EMR launch seamless door-to-door journey planner
- Planner allows customers to choose journey based on journey time, environmentally friendly options or health benefits
- Alongside rail, the suggested journey options also include all modes of transport
Rail strike reminder: No services tomorrow or Saturday, 3 June and services significantly reduced on Friday
- No services on Wednesday, 31 May and Saturday, 3 June
- Services will be significantly reduced on Friday, 2 June and majority trains will only run between 0730 - 1830
- On Friday, 2 June, intercity trains will start from Derby, rather than Sheffield due to engineering works
- Customers are being advised to travel if only absolutely necessary and understand how return trip is affected
EMR launch Luton Airport Express - travel from London to the airport in 32 minutes from just £10
- Travel from London St Pancras to London Luton Airport in as little as 32 minutes, every 30 minutes
- Fares start from just £10 - including the price of DART ticket
- Trains have ample luggage space, accessible toilets and free WiFi