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More than 7,000 customers upgrade to First Class since new app launched
- 7,078 customers use Seatfrog app in the last six months
- Auction begins 24 hours before journey and up to 30 minutes before departure
- Bids are free and upgraded ticket sent straight to customers' phone
Community Fund: There is still time for Newark community groups to bid for part of a unique £280,000 funding pot
- Train operator's Community Fund aims to invest in deserving projects
- More than £166,000 already awarded to projects across EMR's network
Community Fund: There is still time for Grimsby community groups to bid for part of a unique £280,000 funding pot
- Train operator's Community Fund aims to invest in deserving projects
- More than £166,000 already awarded to projects across EMR's network
Community Fund: There is still time for Mansfield community groups to bid for part of a unique £280,000 funding pot
- Train operator's Community Fund aims to invest in deserving projects
- More than £166,000 already awarded to projects across EMR's network
EMR's Community Fund supports Derby cricket club development
- Community Fund helps pay for new seating area at Mickleover Cricket Club
- New social patio area - improves accessibility and provides safe place to enjoy action
- New fencing also be erected - helping to improve safety
Rail strikes: No EMR services next Wednesday and Friday
- No services on Wednesday, 1 February, and Friday, 3 February
- No replacement buses available on the days affected
- Services on the days around the strike action will run as normal
Corby and Kettering: New gatelines in operation from Monday
- New gatelines to open at Corby and Kettering on Monday, 23 January
- EMR has invested £698,000 in the new barriers
- Gatelines will cut down fraudulent travel, improve security and allow customers to use an EMR Smartcard
East Midlands Railway is recognised as a Top Employer 2023
- EMR recognised as a Top Employer for 2023
- Seventh consecutive year it has secured certification
Fare dodgers: Fines to increase to £100 from Monday
- Penalty Fare to increase from Monday, 23 January
- Fraudulent travellers fined £100, plus the price of the full single fare applicable to their intended journey
- Raise in Penalty Fare taking place across the industry - affecting all train operators
EMR to introduce electric vehicle charging points at Loughborough station
- 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
Veganuary: EMR increase vegan menu with 32 items now available
- EMR increase vegan options to mark the start of the year
- 32 items now available on menu
- Options include range of drinks, sandwiches and other snacks
EMR team up with University of Sheffield AMRC on depot simulation tool
● EMR working with specialist engineers from the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to improve depot efficiency
● New tool will help simulate different scenarios at Nottingham's Eastcroft depot
● Project ultimately aims to improve service for customer