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EMR launches recruitment drive for Fleet Engineer Apprentices across Nottingham and Derby

  • EMR welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to apply
  • Practical experience working at maintenance depots in either Derby or Nottingham
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Stations on Barton-on-Humber line to receive £400k upgrade

  • New electronic help points to be installed
  • Works also include painting of stations, as well as new signage and benches
  • Improvements will take place at all of the 12 EMR stations on the line  
EMR Top Employers

EMR are certified as one of the UK’s top employers for the sixth consecutive year

  • East Midlands Railway has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2022
  • Recognition shows EMR values diversity and is committed to ensuring equality
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EMR to install CCTV at four stations in £123k project to improve safety

  • Alsager, Belper, Matlock Bath and Willington stations to get new CCTV
  • Adopter teams and local community groups help inform planned camera coverage
  • CCTV will cover areas affected by anti-social behaviour and vandalism
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New EMR Aurora contract supports specialist Sheffield manufacturer

  • Sheffield manufacturer to supply specialist parts to EMR’s Aurora fleet
  • Hitachi Rail UK's supply chain supports manufacturing in the region
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EMR to trim timetable in response to Covid pressures

  • Slight reduction in services from Monday 17th January
  • Changes due to increase in staff absence and reduction in customer demand
  • Customers should check their journey online
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EMR to offer more seats at weekend in line with customer demand

  • More carriages available at the weekend
  • Increase based on detailed analysis of demand
  • Some weekday services will also be strengthened
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EMR introduce Class 156 fleet and own traincrew on Barton-on-Humber route

  • Class 153’s removed from service and replaced by Class 156 fleet
  • Fleet fully accessible across all EMR routes
  • EMR Senior Conductors trained on route in line with the timetable change today
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Customers urged to check journey before travelling this Christmas as track upgrade takes place

  • Reduced Intercity services from Monday, 27 December until Tuesday, 4 January
  • No trains on Christmas Day or Boxing Day
  • Passengers encouraged to plan ahead and avoid busiest times of day if possible
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EMR and Hitachi Rail supporting jobs in Ripley and Burton upon Trent

  • Manufacturing of new EMR fleet is delivering Midlands supply chain support and innovation
  • Ripley flooring company product designed to be hardwearing and easy to clean
  • New safety systems manufactured in Burton upon Trent supporting specialist roles
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EMR supports project to help Nottinghamshire students use train network

  • 15 teenagers supported to use rail network
  • Project aims to break down isolation and boost access
  • Students take first train trip, visit Skegness and support Sleaford art project
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EMR urges customers to consider making alternative travel arrangements to visit Lincoln Christmas Market

  • Strikes by the RMT union means a significant reduction in services on 3rd and 4th December
  • Those travelling will face extended queues and need to have completed their return journey by 8pm on Friday and Saturday
  • Significant reductions in service across the EMR network, including services to and from London