RMT Strikes to Reduce East Midlands Railway Services on 8 and 15 August

RMT strikes to reduce East Midlands Railway services on 8 and 15 August

East Midlands Railway passengers are being advised to travel only if essential during strike action on Saturday 8 August and Saturday 15 August. Members of the RMT union are due to strike on both days, with EMR operating a significantly reduced timetable on its Intercity and Connect routes. Services will begin at 07:00 and finish […]

EMR statement following this weekend's strike action

Following this weekend’s strike action, EMR has issued the following statement regarding the ongoing roll-out of Hitachi's Class 810 fleet and maintenance of the Class 222 fleet:"EMR remains committed to delivering the safe, reliable, high-performing and punctual service our customers expect, while operating a railway our colleagues can be proud to be part of. "When EMR selected Hitachi to build and maintain the new Aurora intercity trains and t…