News

• No services will run on the Hope Valley Line between Sheffield and Manchester from thursday evening due to Storm Goretti
• Network Rail will close the line between Sheffield and Manchester from 6.00pm on Thursday 8 January until the start of service on Saturday 10 January
• Customers travelling on other parts of the EMR network are also strongly advised to check their journey before setting off
• It is possible that further unplanned changes to other services may occur, particularly on Thursday evening and Friday morning
• Customers are advised to check EMR’s website for regular updates

• Rail Sale has now begun - with the chance to save up to 50% on selected Advance tickets
• More than 100,000 discounted tickets are available across EMR’s network
• Tickets can be booked between Tuesday, 6 January and Monday, 12 January 2026,

• Community Rail Awards celebrate the work of staff and volunteers to support local communities
• EMR, working with local partners and communities, is shortlisted in several categories
• Winners are due to be announced at a ceremony in March

• More than 500 customers have signed up to the Digital Pay As You Go trial with EMR
• Trial runs between Leicester, Derby and Nottingham
• Using GPS-based technology, the system tracks journeys via mobile and automatically charges the best-value fare

• New purpose-built staff accommodation opens in Lincoln
• EMR and Transport UK demonstrate long-term investment in the region with a 15-year lease
• Station House marks the completion of a decade-long regeneration project, while enabling EMR to expand services across the Lincolnshire region and beyond

• EMR has created a special Aurora experiential pop up at Nottingham station
• The pop up was designed to raise awareness of the EMR and Transport UK's new £400 million fleet and the significant improvements the Aurora's usher in
• It includes hands-on displays, a VR tour and photo area 

• EMR is urging customers to check their journey over the Christmas period
• Services will not run on Christmas Day or Boxing Day 
• Some services will start and finish at different times 

• 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

• 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 

• Regional timetable changes on Sunday
• 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 

• 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