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Think Twice: No Excuse for Abuse – EMR double the number of body-worn cameras to protect staff and customers
- EMR has doubled the amount of body-worn cameras for its staff
- Body-worn video helps safeguard colleagues and passengers by acting as a deterrent and capturing robust evidence
- The cameras are just one part of EMR’s THINK campaign, which aims to reduce abuse towards staff and customers.
- EMR is working closely with the British Transport Police and trade union representatives to deliver the project collaboratively.
A decade of excellence: East Midlands Railway named a Top Employer once again
- Tenth consecutive year EMR has secured certification
- Certification awarded to outstanding employers committed to people-oriented practice
- Award demonstrates how EMR and Transport UK’s approach directly supports safe, reliable services and sustainable outcomes
EMR awarded Diversity and Inclusion Gold Standard for a second time
- EMR again awarded Gold Standard accreditation for Diversity and Inclusion
- Operator, which is part of Transport UK, recognised for demonstrating the values are fully embedded across the business
Daughter follows in father’s footsteps as latest EMR Train Drivers graduate
- Alicia Oldham graduated as a Train Driver at EMR, receiving her Driver’s key from her father
- The cohort of twelve new Train Drivers is EMR’s most gender-balanced yet
- Graduates praised the training and highlighted the railway as a rewarding career path for people from all backgrounds
EMR and Great Central Railway partner to deliver realistic, hands-on driver training
- Driver Apprentices learn key skills using trains at Grand Central Railway
- The training experience enriched since the GCR added two Class 153 units to its fleet
- Training provides a experience that cannot be replicated by standard driver simulators
EMR receives White Ribbon UK accreditation for commitment to ending violence against women
- EMR awarded White Ribbon UK accreditation
- The operator will deliver an action plan over the next three years to embed the charity’s values
A rising star in rail: EMR announces its Apprentice of the Year
- EMR's Apprentice of the Year announced
- Winner praised for her commitment to learning and leadership
East Midlands Railway recognised as a Top Employer 2025
- Ninth consecutive year it has secured certification
- Certification awarded to outstanding employers committed to people-oriented practice
Earn, learn, and thrive: EMR launches 2025 Fleet Engineer apprenticeship opportunities
- 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 celebrates first East Coast Pride with special Rainbow Train
- Rainbow Pride Livery 'Let’s Roll with Pride' applied to Class 170 train
- Stronger Together Employee Network sponsoring first East Coast Pride event in Skegness
Communication Accessible: EMR given accreditation for the way it communicates with customers
- EMR has received an accreditation for its work to enhance the way it communicates with its customers
- Accreditation given from Communication Access UK
- Award comes after EMR implemented several new initiatives
EMR's Apprentice of the Year: Nottingham engineer scoops award
- EMR's Apprentice of the Year announced
- Judges praised winner's commitment to always help customers
- Winner urges others to apply to become apprentices