News

• Rails of Sheffield to open new store at the city's station 
• Store to be situated close to the taxi rank and will offer a range of railway products
• Set to open next month

• Access to platforms via Nottingham station's footbridge will be closed next month
• A recent pilot showed a significant increase in revenue during the footbridge closure—equating to a possible £1.1m per year 
• There was also a significant improvement in safety and security at the station—including three suicidal interventions
• The right of way connecting the two streets will be maintained, as will access to the tram
• Customers will need to use the main entrance of the station and are advised to leave extra time to reach their platform
• The closure will be regularly reviewed

• EMR launches new wristbands to help customers with specific communication needs
• The wristbands come in five distinct designs and complement popular TALK cards
• Available free of charge via EMR's website or by contacting its Customer Service Centre

• Ninth consecutive year it has secured certification
• Certification awarded to outstanding employers committed to people-oriented practice

• Alfreton station car park to be closed overnight during the next four weekends 
• Closure to allow major improvement works to take place 
• Two new lifts will be installed as part of the Department for Transport's ‘Access for All’ scheme

• EMR launches recruitment drive for Fleet Engineer Apprentices across Nottingham and Derby
• Positions offer practical experience working at maintenance depots in either Derby or Nottingham

• EMR is joining Samaritans to tackle Blue Monday over a cuppa
• The operator will be running a special Brew Train, handing out free drinks and providing information on support
• Stands will also be in place at Derby station to promote Brew Monday and Andy's Man Club

• Rail Sale tickets will be on sale from today (Tuesday, 14 January) until Monday, 20 January 2025
• Tickets will be on a first-served basis but will not be limited to one per person
• Tickets can be purchased for travel between Tuesday, 21 January and Monday, 31 March 2025
• Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only valid one way 

• New Accessibility Maps help customers understand key accessibility information 
• Created using feedback from members of EMR's Accessibility Panel
• Maps available via website, at stations or from the Customer Service Centre

• 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 in March