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East Midlands Railway

Rail strikes: EMR services to be significantly reduced on November 5, 7 and 9

  • Significantly reduced services on November 5,7 and 9 
  • Engineering works will also close line between London and Luton on November 5 and 6 
  • No services will run east out of Nottingham on strike days - affecting Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire 
  • Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before travelling
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Smart Kiosks to be installed at 29 stations across EMR's regional network

  • Kiosks to be installed at stations in Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire 
  • Machines more intuitive and user-friendly making it easier to find the cheapest fares
  • Kiosks display real-time travel information for customers 
East Midlands Railway

Fare dodging: EMR recovers nearly half a million pounds from fraudulent travellers

  • Close to 10,000 unpaid fares recovered
  • More than 1,470 fines progressed to court
  • EMR committed to tackle fare evasion which ultimately costs rail customers and taxpayers 
East Midlands Railway

Customers delighted with extra cleaning measures introduced on Poacher Line this summer

  • Extra cleaning measures proved very popular with Skegness customers 
  • EMR worked closely with VINCI Facilites to step up cleanliness 
  • Positive customer feedback rose thanks to combined efforts  
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EMR launch staff period dignity scheme

  • Train company to offer staff free sanitary products 
  • Bathrooms have been identified at key locations
  • Sanitary products are all carbon-neutral and designed to reduce plastic waste.
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EMR and partners scoop UK Community Rail Award

  • Project that helped vulnerable young people given top award
  • Judges impressed with how scheme led to participants pursuing engineering as a career choice
  • Two other EMR projects also received accolades 
East Midlands Railway

Rail strikes reminder: EMR services significantly reduced on Monday and Tuesday

  • Significantly reduced services on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th
  • No services will run east out of Nottingham on strike days - affecting Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire 
  • Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before travelling
  • Customers who intend to use EMR and another operator to complete their journey, should check to see if that trip can still be completed
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Community Fund: EMR help school children learn about climate change

  • EMR funded trip provides children a chance to learn about climate change 
  • Trip organised by community group Buzzing Roots
  • First project to be funded by EMR's new Community Fund 
East Midlands Railway

Rail strike reminder: No EMR services tomorrow and no services east of Nottingham for four days

  • No EMR services will run on Wednesday 
  • No services will run east out of Nottingham from Wednesday up to and including Saturday 
  • Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before travelling
  • Only travel by rail if absolutely necessary
East Midlands Railway

EMR strongly advise customers to check before they travel as it enters week of strike disruption

  • Four unions to take strike action on October 1 and between October 5 - 8
  • Customers asked to only travel on strike days if absolutely necessary
  • Customers strongly advised to check the EMR website before travelling
  • No EMR services will run on Wednesday October 5
Her Majesty the Queen

East Midlands Railway provides advice for people travelling to London

  • Rail services across the country expected to be exceptionally busy between now and Monday
  • Customers are asked to plan ahead, prepare to queue and leave extra time to travel
  • EMR running full timetable throughout the national period of mourning with extra staff on hand at key stations
East Midlands Railway

New EMR App and web features: Buying train tickets just got even easier

  • Customers now able to buy season tickets straight from EMR app 
  • Weekly season tickets can be stored as a mobile barcode
  • EMR website also upgraded with smarter ticket features