‘Services will not run’ - EMR issues important Christmas disruption update ahead of festive travel rush
The provider is encouraging passengers to plan ahead
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is warning passengers that some services will not run over the Christmas and New Year period due to changes to its timetable.
Last week the operator issued advice to passengers planning to travel between December 24 and January 1, with some days seeing either very few or no services running.
No EMR services will be operating on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, while New Year’s Day will see a reduced timetable across all stations.
Philippa Cresswell, Customer Experience Director at East Midlands Railway, said: “The festive season is one of the busiest times of the year for rail travel, and planning ahead can make all the difference.
“We encourage customers to check their journeys in advance, book early for the best fares, and allow extra time when travelling.
“We look forward to helping customers reach their festive celebrations safely and smoothly.”
Which EMR services will be disrupted over Christmas and New Year?
Christmas Eve – 24 December
EMR services will run on Christmas Eve; however, they will finish earlier than normal.
Last departures typically take place between 19:00 and 21:00 depending on the route.
Customers are strongly advised to check the time of their last train, especially if attending festive events.
Christmas Day – 25 December
There will be no EMR services on Christmas Day. All stations will be closed. Customers who need to travel around the holiday period are advised to journey on Christmas Eve or from 27 December onwards.
Boxing Day – 26 December
As is standard across the rail network, no EMR trains will operate on Boxing Day. Services will restart on 27 December.
27 December
Services resume across the EMR network on 27 December, with some routes operating to a revised timetable.
Customers should be aware that ongoing engineering works may affect journey times and service frequency.
New Year’s Eve – 31 December
Trains will operate across the EMR network throughout the day. Services may finish earlier than usual, so customers attending New Year celebrations should confirm their return journey in advance.
New Year’s Day – 1 January
A reduced timetable will operate on New Year’s Day. Trains may start later in the morning and run less frequently, reflecting lower demand and engineering work in some areas.