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Calling all schools: Join EMR's Rail Safety Pathways Program today!
- EMR launches a new rail safety scheme aimed at schools
- Participating schools will have access to a range of resources
- The scheme is in partnership with Network Rail
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A love letter to Sheffield: EMR launches competition to win Standing at the Sky’s Edge Musical Tickets
- Like, share and follow an EMR Instagram account post for chance to win tickets to award winning musical
- Features songs by singer-songwriter Richard Hawley and a poignant book by Chris Bush
- Prize includes free 1st Class return tickets to London from Sheffield
- EMR customers also able to save up to 48 per cent on the price of a show's ticket for a limited time
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Luton Airport Express: More than 575,000 customers use service since the launch of the Luton DART
- More than 575,000 travel on Luton Airport Express in the last year
- Fare price, speed and convenience have proven very popular with travellers
- Growth of 52 per cent more than year before the service linked up with the Luton DART
- More good news for customers as Class 360 train refurb begins - meaning new interiors and more luggage space
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EMR introduces new sandwiches, snacks and wraps to its First Class menu
- EMR launches new Spring food menu for First Class customers
- It sees EMR partner with The Soho Sandwich Company
- Fresh selection includes focaccia signature sandwiches, wraps and vegan options
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EMR Regional: Auto-announcements improve customer information
- Auto-announcements introduced on EMR Regional routes
- Announcements provide consistent and important information
- Introduction allows staff member on board more time to assist customers
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Rail strikes: Customers warned of significant disruption
- EMR unable to run any services on Friday, 5 April, due to industrial action by ASLEF
- On Saturday, 6 April, EMR will be operating an amended timetable between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield
- Strikes are part of a programme of industrial action affecting 18 train companies
- Overtime ban between Thursday, 4 and Saturday, 6 April, and between Monday, 8 and Tuesday, 9 April.
- Customers are advised to check their full journey, including first and last trains, before travelling.
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EMR and partners scoop community rail accolades
- EMR and partners awarded three prizes at Community Rail Awards
- Routes of Remembrance, Longton Station Adopters and Beds & Herts Community Rail Partnership win accolades
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EMR first train operator to be awarded Diversity and Inclusion Gold Standard
• EMR awarded Gold Standard accreditation for Diversity and Inclusion
• First train company in the country to achieve Gold Standard
• EMR praised for its employee run Network Groups, use of data and strong Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) strategy
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Travelling with us this Easter? Here are the things to remember
- EMR issuing advice to customers who are travelling over the Easter Period
- Intercity and Connect services likely to be busier than normal due to closure of West Coast Mainline
- New queuing systems will be in place at St Pancras International - with reservations taking priority
- Customers recommended to allow extra time for their journey
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The Big Regional Refurb: EMR announce start of £60 million project to revamp regional fleet
- £60 million programme to revamp EMR's Connect and Regional fleet has begun
- Programme will see Class 360, Class 158 and Class 170 trains refurbished
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Customers invited to Nottingham station to learn how to use digital tickets
- EMR staff will be available to demonstrate how to use digital products
- Free event will take place at Nottingham station on Friday, March 22 from 10:00 until 15:00
- Customers will be shown how to download the EMR app, buy digital tickets and use smartcards