News

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• Customers can book in advance to guarantee their space to the seaside
• Queuing systems will be in place at Nottingham and Skegness, however customers with pre-booked tickets will be able to join the fast track queue.
• Guidance applies to travel between July 9 and September 9
• Direct bus services to Butlins and Ingoldmells will also be offered from Boston and Grantham
• EMR will also run a number of Skegness Summer Special services which will start at Derby. 

• 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

• 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

• New real-time information screens fitted at stations as part of Smart Kiosk installation project
• 14 stations across regional network receive screens 
• Customers able to access real-time arrival and departure times

• Significant investment funded by Government Town Deal Fund through Boston Town Deal
• Development will transform Boston railway station as the gateway to the town
• Improvements include a new community Café, bookable community space and improved customer waiting and toilet facilities

• Significant investment funded by Government Town Deal Fund through Connected Coast Town Deal
• Development will transform Skegness railway station as the gateway to the town and Lincolnshire coast
• Improvements include a renovated concourse area, a community café, new retail units and improved customer waiting and toilet facilities

• Four charging points to be fitted near station car park entrance
• Pay as you go system – customers only pay for the electricity used
• App technology will allow users to remotely check if the charging point is available