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EMR to reinstate weekday peak calls between Matlock and Nottingham
- Operator to reintroduce Matlock-Nottingham peak services on weekdays
- A later service in-between Sheffield and Belper also to be introduced
- EMR also retiming two services to help Lincolnshire schoolchildren
EMR teams up with sandwich supplier to help customers 'plant a gift' this Christmas
- EMR team up with Simply Lunch in special Christmas offer
- Every Vegan Festive Feast sandwich chosen by a First Class customer will result in a tree planted
- Scheme aimed to make a positive contribution to climate change
Rail strike reminder: EMR will not operate any services tomorrow
- Members of ASLEF union to take strike action tomorrow
- No EMR services will run and there will be no bus replacement services
Sit back and relax: Customers invited to try new Intercity train seats
- Customers will get a chance to try out new Aurora seats at displays in Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield station
- EMR has worked with experts in the field to create a completely unique design
- Italian seat designed by FISA, customised for EMR by an expert industrial design team based in Derby
EMR asks public to report reckless and dangerous incidents
- Bricks, stones and rocks smash train windows, endanger lives and delay services
- Numerous items left on tracks - including microwaves, shopping trolleys and road signs
- Public urged to report incidents to British Transport Police
EMR's Community Fund helps young people learn welding skills
- EMR's Community Fund supports scheme to help young people learn new skills
- Participants learnt how to weld and operate power tools
- Group also took part in workshops about relationships, healthy eating and internet safety
EMR collaborates with eight community groups to create unique artwork installations for Remembrance Day
- Special project working in collaboration with local artist Mel Langton, station adaptors, community groups and Community Rail Partnerships (CRPs) across the EMR network
- Each group has created an individual artwork piece representing their community
- All eight unique artwork pieces fit together to create one overall installation
- Community groups involved are from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Staffordshire
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
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
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
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
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.