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Aurora fleet enters into service: First customers travel on state-of-the-art train

  • Transport UK and EMR announce first new Aurora train has entered into service
  • New trains provide more seats, modern, spacious interiors and enhanced accessibility features
  • The state-of-the-art Hitachi Rail built fleet will transform the experience of customers as they travel on the Midland Main Line
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A precious chance to breathe - EMR team up with carers charity to provide group with a special day out

  • EMR has teamed up with a charity to treat a special group of carers
  • The operator teamed up with Carers First to organise the special day for Lincolnshire group
  • The group of 30 carers enjoyed a free trip to Nottingham Christmas Market - plus other festive treats 
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Two weeks to go until timetable change: EMR advises customers to check new journey times

  • Two weeks until regional timetable change 
  • Customers are advised to check their journey and understand how their trip might be affected 
  • New timetable will provide major boost to regional services and local economy 
  • It includes the introduction of two direct services between Derby and Lincoln per hour during the week and Saturdays
  • More frequent Sunday services on the Matlock - Derby - Nottingham route
  • More services for Hykeham, Burton Joyce, Radcliffe, Attenborough and Spondon
  • A new direct route from Matlock to Cleethorpes - plus lots of other changes 
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White Ribbon Choir performs at EMR stations to raise awareness of violence against women

  • Choir brings powerful performances to EMR stations during White Ribbon’s 16 Days of Activism
  • Events encourage customers to speak up, challenge harmful behaviour, and support women’s safety
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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
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The Big Timetable Change: EMR's revised timetable provides Staffordshire stronger connections to the East Midlands

  • Revised timetable delivers more consistent journey opportunities, enhance reliability, and provide better east-west links for communities across North Staffordshire.
  • The majority of customers in Staffordshire will now have access to direct trains from Crewe to Lincoln
  • Customers are advised to check the timetable to confirm if their usual service has changed
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The Big Timetable Change: Transport UK and EMR reveals significant changes to regional timetable, providing a major boost to Derbyshire

  • Introduction of two direct services between Derby and Lincoln per hour during the week and Saturdays
  • More frequent Sunday services on the Matlock–Derby–Nottingham route
  • Spondon receives a major uplift in service, with the introduction of regular hourly calls throughout the week
  • A new direct route from Matlock to Cleethorpes
  • Customers are advised to check the timetable to confirm if their usual service has changed
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The Big Timetable Change: Transport UK and EMR's big boost for Nottinghamshire communities

  • Two trains an hour between Nottingham and Lincoln to be introduced 
  • A new direct link to Cleethorpes, and thousands more seats each week
  • Radcliffe on Trent will have additional stops, with an increase of more than 70% in services throughout the week
  • Carlton will receive an hourly Sunday service, increasing from 12 to 28 services. This will also allow direct journeys to the Peak District or the Lincolnshire Coast
  • Attenborough will have an hourly service to and from Derby all week
  • Customers are advised to check the timetable to confirm if their usual service has changed
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The Big Timetable Change: Transport UK and EMR set to transform travel across Lincolnshire

  • Two direct services an hour from Lincoln to Nottingham and Derby throughout the day
  • More than 2,000 extra seats to and from Nottingham on a weekday 
  • Lincoln and Cleethorpes will now be extended through to Matlock 
  • An improved service between Lincoln and Peterborough
  • Customers are advised to check the timetable to confirm if their usual service has changed.
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EMR urges customers to plan ahead this weekend as engineering work affects services

  • Customers urged to plan ahead and check their journey this weekend as major improvement works close lines between Nottingham and Leicester
  • Buses will replace trains between Nottingham and Leicester throughout Saturday and Sunday
  • An amended train service will run between Sheffield / Derby and Nottingham, and between Leicester and London St Pancras International – with increased journey times
  • EMR has strengthened some services to help customers get to the Beer Festival Raceday at Uttoxeter Racecourse
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Transport UK and EMR open new Assisted Travel Lounge at Derby Station

  • Lounge provides focal point for customers who require assistance
  • Designed to be spacious and relaxing
  • Newly installed Customer Information Screen provides larger, clearer updates
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A new dawn breaks as Transport UK and EMR confirms first Aurora train will enter service this December

  • Transport UK and EMR confirm first Aurora from new £400 million fleet will begin running this December
  • New trains provide more seats, modern, spacious interiors and enhanced accessibility features
  • The state-of-the-art Hitachi Rail built fleet will transform the experience of customers as they travel on the Midland Main Line