The East Midlands Railway franchise started in August 2019. EMR operates high speed Intercity and Regional services linking the towns and cities of South Yorkshire, the East Midlands and London St Pancras.
Since 2019 EMR has invested significantly, bringing benefits to customers and communities across the network. This includes the launch of EMR Connect in May 2021, an all electric train service running twice hourly between Corby and London St Pancras. This service has since enabled the introduction of the Luton Airport Express in March 2023 and links London St Pancras to London Luton Airport in as little as 32 minutes.
The successful delivery of the Midland Mainline Upgrade Programme enables EMR to provide a more reliable and robust train service with faster journeys. This continued programme of investment is also key in the introduction of the new state of the art bi-mode trains, allowing EMR to carry out a complete fleet replacement on the Intercity route. The new bi-mode trains will also support our sustainability commitment to lower emissions, whilst also improving customer experience.