East Midlands Railways

Previously operating as East Midlands Trains the operation was renamed and began operating under new management as East Midlands Railway (EMR) in August 2019.

East Midlands Railway trains link the East Midlands with London, the North and other key destinations via their regional, cross country and local commuter train services.

Intercity Routes

• London St Pancras to Sheffield (via Leicester, Derby and Nottingham)
This is one of EMR’s busiest routes, connecting the capital with major Midlands cities from London St Pancras to Leicester, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Derby, Chesterfield, Nottingham and Sheffield. Some of these services extend to Corby.

• London St Pancras to Nottingham - a fast service via Leicester with fewer stops.

Regional and Cross-Country Routes

• Liverpool Lime Street to Norwich connecting the North West with East Anglia
This EMR service also stops at Manchester Piccadilly, Sheffield, Nottingham, Grantham and Peterborough.

• Nottingham to Leeds (via Barnsley)
This popular service provides a direct link between the East Midlands and Yorkshire.

EMR Local and Commuter Services

• Derby to Matlock (Derwent Valley Line) – A scenic route through the Peak District.
• Nottingham to Lincoln (via Newark) – Serves commuters and students.
• Nottingham to Worksop (via Mansfield) – Connects Nottinghamshire towns.
• Crewe to Derby (via Stoke-on-Trent) – Links Staffordshire with the East Midlands.

Facilities Onboard EMR Trains

EMR offers different train types, including Class 180 Adelante, Class 222 Meridian and Class 170 Turbostar, each with varying facilities.

Seating and Comfort

• Standard Class offering comfortable seating with tables and power sockets, luggage racks and overhead storage.
• First Class offering wider, reclining seats with extra legroom with complimentary Wi-Fi and at-seat refreshments on select routes.

Wi-Fi and Charging Points

• Free Wi-Fi available on most Intercity services.
• Power sockets (USB & plug) at most seats.

Catering Services on EMR Trains

• Intercity routes: Trolley service with snacks, hot/cold drinks and light meals.
• First Class: Complimentary drinks and snacks on some services.

Accessibility Features & Services

• Wheelchair-accessible spaces and toilets.
• Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility (bookable in advance).
• Step-free access at major stations.
• Dedicated luggage areas.
• Bike storage available (reservation recommended).
• Onboard staff for assistance.

East Midlands Railways is a vital transport provider, ensuring seamless travel across the Midlands and beyond.

With modern facilities, strong regional connections and ongoing improvements, EMR remains a key player in UK rail travel.

Although ticket offices and ticketing machines at most train stations sell East Midlands Railways train tickets, buying your East Midlands Railways train ticket here is by far the simplest and usually a lot cheaper too.