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East Midlands Railway

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

Services By Strike

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
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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
Services By Strike

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
EMR Fleet Regional - Class 170 train sitting on platform at Nottingham Station

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
Services By Strike

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
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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