Our regional train services link the cities, towns and communities across the East Midlands.
Our regional services run between Matlock to Derby and Nottingham, Nottingham to Worksop via Mansfield, Newark Castle to Crewe via Nottingham, Derby and Stoke-On-Trent, Peterborough to Doncaster via Lincoln, Nottingham to Skegness via Grantham, Cleethorpes to Leicester via Lincoln and Nottingham, and Cleethorpes to Barton on Humber. View our latest timetables for more information on our regional services.
As part of a big regional refurb, EMR has announced the start of a £60 million programme to refurbish it's Class 158s and Class 170 trains on the regional route. Together with the refurbishment of Class 360 on the Connect route and the introduction of the new Aurora Intercity trains, this will mean that all of EMR's trains will either be replaced with new trains or refurbished. Find out more about the refurbishments below.
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Our Regional Fleet
Class 170s
EMR’s Class 170 fleet operates regional services across the East Midlands including, Matlock to Derby and Nottingham, Nottingham to Worksop via Mansfield, Newark Castle to Crewe via Nottingham, Derby and Stoke-On-Trent, Peterborough to Doncaster via Lincoln, Nottingham to Skegness via Grantham, Cleethorpes to Leicester via Lincoln and Nottingham, and Cleethorpes to Barton on Humber.
The trains have come to EMR from different operators and will be upgraded to provide a consistent customer experience across the fleet. As part of the refurbishment programme, all trains will receive new seat foams and covers, an extensive refresh as well as new passenger information systems and CCTV.
Class 158s
EMR's Class 158 fleet mainly operates on the Liverpool to Norwich route via Nottingham, Manchester and Sheffield. As part of the refurbishment programme, the trains will receive new seat covers and foams, an interior refresh and CCTV.
Accessibility of our trains
Compliant with PRM-TSI.
| Number of units | Currently 4 three-car units* |
|---|---|
| On train staff to provide assistance | Yes |
| Routes operated |
|
| Boarding ramp | Yes - on board |
| Wheelchair space | Yes |
| Scooter/mobility aid acceptance | Yes |
| Wheelchair-accessible toilet | Yes |
| Standard toilet | Yes |
| Aural information | Yes |
| Visual information | Yes |
| Priority seating | Yes |
| Baby change facilities | Yes |
Compliant with PRM-TSI from January 2020.
| Number of units | 26 two-car units |
|---|---|
| On train staff to provide assistance | Yes |
| Routes operated |
|
| Boarding ramp | On board |
| Wheelchair space | Yes |
| Scooter/mobility aid acceptance | Yes |
| Wheelchair-accessible toilet | Yes |
| Standard toilet | Yes |
| Aural information | Yes |
| Visual information | No |
| Priority seating | Yes |
| Baby change facilities | Yes |
See the rest of our fleet
Intercity
Take a look at the Class 222 fleet that operates our Intercity services.
Find out more about our Intercity route
Connect
Take a look at our Class 360 fleet that operates our Connect service.