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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
The start of Skegness Summer: Customers urged to book in advance to guarantee their space to the seaside
- 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.
Derby Station road improvements: EMR customers advised to leave extra time to park
- Resurfacing works on roads around Derby Station's main entrance to begin on Monday, 10 July
- Journey times to the station may take longer
- Access to station, Zone 1, and Zone 3 car parks not affected
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
May timetable change: EMR to reintroduce more services between Nottingham and Mansfield Woodhouse
- 22 services reintroduced on Saturdays on the Robin Hood Line
- Change will provide customers the choice of two trains an hour
- Move will help support businesses and leisure trips
EMR offers customers chance to guarantee their space to Skegness this Summer
- 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.
Boost for regional customers as EMR set to reintroduce services between Leicester and Lincoln
- Six weekday and eight Saturday services to be reintroduced
- Increase part of May timetable change
- Reintroduction good news for businesses and communities along the route
May timetable change: EMR set to reintroduce weekday and Saturday services between Matlock and Nottingham
- 53 direct services between Matlock and Nottingham to be reintroduced
- Changes to take affect from Sunday, May 21
- Good news for customers and businesses on the line
Customers enjoy first chance to try out EMR's new Intercity train seats
- Customers at Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield try out seats that will be used in EMR's new Aurora fleet
- Positive reaction from customers to bespoke design and features
- Leicester and East Midlands Parkway customers will also get the chance to try new seats