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Grifftonbury 2020

East Midlands Railway key workers host ‘Grifftonbury’ online concert for key workers

  • Online concert created by Railway key workers for all key workers
  • Cut & Run reunite to perform on Saturday 9th May
  • Money raised goes to Hospice UK, supporting the NHS
EMR NHS volunteering

EMR staff volunteer with NHS to help the communities they serve

  • EMR releases employees to volunteer across NHS and wider care system
  • Wide range of skills and expertise from EMR staff
  • Volunteers fall in to two categories: specialist and casual
Jeff Bannister - 3D Printer

East Midlands Railway employees make medical mask straps using 3D printers for front line workers at local Hospitals

  • Face mask straps goes round the back of a mask and alleviate pressure on the ears
  • The plastic clips are created at home on a 3D printer
  • Filament used to create the straps donated by other EMR employees
  • Part on an online community of volunteers creating 3D printed PPE
Jigsaw Foodbank - Matlock

East Midlands Railway and Community Rail Partnerships fund local foodbanks to support families during COVID-19 crisis

  • £2500 donated to foodbanks across the East Midlands
  • Supporting local communities as demand at foodbanks increases
  • Part of the Community Development Fund from East Midlands Railway
EMR and Derby Royal Hospital at Parkway

East Midlands Railway donates 8,000 chocolate Easter eggs to local Hospitals

  • Eggs donated to Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Sheffield Hospitals
  • Bringing some Easter cheer to staff and patients
  • Chocolate Eggs part of EMR ‘Treats’ campaign
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East Midlands Railway introduces limited changes to station ticket offices

  • Changes to ticket office opening hours at 11 EMR stations
  • All ticket offices will remain open Monday to Saturday
  • Follows the successful introduction of EMR's reduced timetable on Monday 23rd March
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East Midlands Railway to introduce reduced timetable this Monday

  • Timetable reflects a significant reduction in demand while also ensuring vital train services for key workers
  • The timetable will remain in place until further notice
  • Part of national measures agreed between the rail industry and the Government
HST

East Midlands Railway is offering one lucky person the opportunity to experience a cab ride on the South Yorkshireman HST

  • Unique experience to take in the view of the railway like you’ve never seen it before
  • Winner will be sat next to the Driver and accompanied by a Driver Manager from Sheffield to London St Pancras
  • First Class travel provided on return journey
  • All proceeds go to Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity
Meet the Manager

East Midlands Railway invites customers to meet members of their Senior Management team

  • Customers invited to Derby and Nottingham stations on Thursday 13 February
  • Hear about Customer Service enhancements for the franchise
  • Opportunity to ask questions and share opinions
Top Employee Awards 2020

East Midlands Railway recognised as a Country Certified Top Employer 2020

  • East Midlands Railway has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2020 in the UK
East Midlands Railway

Railway staff take part in a sponsored sleep-out to help runaway children

  • Rail industry staff sleeping in Derby station tonight
  • All to raise money for Railway Children charity