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Christmas 2024: EMR issues top tips for those travelling between Dec 21 and Dec 29

  • EMR has compiled a list of top tips for customers planning to travel over the festive period
  • The tips relate to travelling during engineering works affecting services between 21 and 29 December
  • A number of video guides have been produced to help customers navigate stations and connections
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EMR use noughties classic to highlight speed and convenience of Luton Airport Express

  • EMR's new advert highlights how fast customers can get to London Luton Airport from London St Pancras 
  • Campaign hopes to dispel the myth that it takes over an hour to get to the airport  
  • Advert reworks noughties classic So Solid Crew's 21 seconds 
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New Intercity timetable provides quicker Sunday services for those travelling between South Yorkshire, the East Midlands and London

  • 12 Sunday morning services will see significant journey time improvements of between nine and 28 minutes
  • Changes will benefit both northbound and southbound travellers
  • Faster services will offer even greater convenience for those travelling between South Yorkshire, the East Midlands, and London
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Temporary car park closures announced at Alfreton station to allow major accessibility upgrade work

  • Alfreton station car park to be closed overnight for periods later this month
  • Closure to allow major improvement works to take place 
  • Two new lifts will be installed as part of the Department for Transport's ‘Access for All’ scheme
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All change at Nottingham station: EMR announce key changes to footbridge to tackle fare evaders

  • Footbridge which connects Station Street to Queen's Road will have access to platforms one to six closed 
  • The right of way connecting the two streets will be maintained, as will the access to the tram
  • Customers will need to use main entrance of station and are advised to leave extra time to reach their platform 
  • The changes are a pilot and are aimed at tackling fare evasion
  • They will take effect from Monday, October 28 
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EMR's new free Wi-Fi service: Connecting customers at 97 stations

  • 97 stations across region to get free Wi-Fi access
  • The service also features 'Friendly Wi-Fi' to filter illegal or harmful content, to help protect children and families
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Exciting opportunity at Sheffield station as prime platform retail unit becomes available

  • Location perfect for café, takeaway or shop
  • Unit in prominent position on Platform five 
  • Busy platform serves trains to Manchester, London and Edinburgh  
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Rail industry issue warning following evening of 'mindless' and dangerous vandalism

  • Rail community issues warning following 100 minutes of mindless vandalism near Sileby
  • Youths left things on tracks and broke train windows 
  • Public urged to report trespassers and help educate children of the dangers 
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Skegness Summer: EMR shares top tips to enjoy a seaside trip this year

  • Tips for day-tripper's, those who want to travel light and those who are taking bedding
  • Recommendations shared for rainy days and how to save money 
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Sunday, 23 June: Vital engineering works mean no direct EMR services to London

  • Customers advised to understand how journey to and from London affected on Sunday, 23 June
  • Between Wellingborough and London St Pancras, the line will be closed 
  • Rail replacement buses will be in place - however journeys will take longer 
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EMR's new intercity fleet: EMR documentary wins international award

  • EMR Aurora documentary wins international award
  • The video, which was created by Alchemy Films, won the Longform Documentary category at the Vega Awards
  • Episode explores features customers will enjoy when fleet enters into service
  • Designers, suppliers and EMR staff provide insight into the process of creating comfortable and practical interiors
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Forge Bakehouse thrives at Sheffield Station and expands to new spot

  • City baker is moving to bigger unit in the station due to success 
  • New unit will be located at the bottom of the main stairway to the overbridge
  • Barista-made hot drinks with the best quality coffee beans, chocolate, and tea. 
  • There will also be our range of pastries, sandwiches, and breads