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East Trains Key facts

• We serve South , the , the East of and the North West • 66,000 passengers choose to travel with us everyday • We are responsible for 87 stations, including , Lincoln, and • We employ over 2,000 people • We strive to deliver 473 train services a day, on time every time* • We use a fleet of 88 trains

• CO2 emissions are 66% lower by train than by car# • The average speed of 1 in 10 journeys on the M1 is just 37.7mph†. A modern railway for a thriving region... * figures based on December 2008 timetable # per passenger kilometre – source DEFRA Passenger Transport Emission Factors 2007 † southbound between junctions 18 (Rugby) and 9 (Hemel Hempstead) Dec 2006 – Nov 2007 – source DfT Since 1999, the number of passengers travelling by train on our Getting you there on time We’ve achieved We know that our passengers want safe, reliable trains, and we are routes has risen by over 75%. determined to deliver this, day in day out. Through our own internal so much already improvement initiative, and by working closely with , our passengers are already starting to see real improvements. But we know that in order to continue growing rail travel on our started in November 2007 Figures announced in Autumn 2008 show average punctuality at and we’ve wasted no time in making a start on 90.9%, the best recorded since the start of the franchise and over network, we need to continue to seek improvements and deliver 3% better than performance for the previous operators for the same improvements and planning a brighter future for period. The improvements in punctuality so far are the result of an sustainable results at every single point of a passenger’s rail journey. our passengers. internal improvement drive including: • Launch of the ‘Right Time Railway’, an initiative to improve train Of course, a huge part of our franchise is the £90m punctuality, which has included issuing watches that are accurate to In order to mobilise our entire workforce behind this ambition, programme of investment planned over the coming the second and new whistles to all staff to emphasise the importance we have created a vision, by which we will operate everyday, years and that’s very exciting. But we have also made of consistent on time despatch of trains a number of changes over our first few months to • Move to a new joint control centre, shared with Network Rail, and which we truly believe in: benefit passengers ahead of the spending spree. to improve communication on day to day operation of services • Investing in reliability modifications to our trains We’re pleased with the results already seen – • Improved processes, including better contingency plans and “Growing our business through great people, delivering great just think what you can expect once the investment a new performance management system. service, achieving great results”. takes place. With performance already consistently good and improving everyday, and with so much investment in our fleet and depots on the horizon, Here is a flavour of what we’ve already achieved. we’re confident we can get even better. As part of the , we’ve got the experience and expertise to deliver effective improvements that make a real difference Making our trains more reliable It’s fair to say that when we started the franchise some of our trains, to our customers. especially on our local routes, were not performing as we had hoped and were in need of a little tender loving care. A great deal of behind the scenes work has been going on to address this, much of it involving And, because our network serves some of the UK’s most important the maintenance and improvement of the engines. One example of the good work has been the attention our Class 158 towns and cities, we know what a difference excellent rail links can fleet has received. These trains were not as reliable as expected and by working with our sister company, , we were able make in delivering sustainable economic development. to ensure these trains received an immediate ‘health check’ and subsequently formulate a programme of modifications. South West Trains achieve great standards of performance for their fleet and But we can’t do it alone. We’re committed to working with the we’re confident we can replicate that here in the East Midlands. Government and our local and regional stakeholders and communities to make things happen and to keep on improving. Putting passengers first First impressions count! And there’s A new and improved timetable • Offering great value for money – We already sell thousands of If the outside of the train looks dirty and uncared for it reflects on Our rail services are key to the sustainable economic development Advance tickets (to priced from £7 online) everyday. But to everything we do. And at the start of the franchise some of our trains of the towns, cities and villages we serve. Our trains provide fast and complement this, we launched the hugely popular .com were not up to our standards. We’ve therefore been investing heavily lots more to come frequent links between city centres, as well as being an increasingly concept on our route at the start of 2008. This is an innovative to ensure our trains are always well presented. popular choice for commuters and shoppers. With this in mind, we online budget rail service offering seats from just £1 (plus a 50p • We’ve installed a new exterior train washing facility at our are making some big and exciting changes to our timetable. booking fee). And by the end of the Summer, more than 60,000 We’re moving fast to bring you the improvements Nottingham depot people had booked a bargain ticket to travel! you’d expect from an efficient and modern train Our brand-new timetable (launched in December 2008), brings new • Our Meridian trains now have an engine modification fitted and improved services to the communities on our network, making • Prompt, accurate information – Introduction of a UK based service. And by doing this, we’ll make it easier than to prevent oil from spraying up the side of the trains. We think sure we can offer a modern railway to our thriving communities. Call Centre. We know that our passengers want prompt, accurate ever for more passengers to make rail their first they’re looking a lot smarter as a result With faster journey times for many cities on our route, better connections, information, provided to them by a trained advisor who understands the choice for travel. UK rail network. This is what we are now delivering for them with the • We’ve invested in two, new ‘super cleaning’ machines to give our more trains where they’re needed most, more seats and extra Sunday opening of our UK based information centre in the Spring of 2008. train interiors a clean like they’ve never had before. services, over 18 months of hard work has gone into producing the best By investing £90 million into passenger improvements possible timetable for our passengers. • Easy links to – Ooo la la! If you travel by East Midlands over the next six years, we will give our passengers Trains you’re just one platform change away from Europe. St Pancras New franchise – new look And we’re confident these changes will mean more and more people International is our home station in London. It is also the London the rail services they deserve. making rail their number one choice of transport. terminal of Eurostar, so accessing their high-speed services could We’re a new franchise and as you’d expect we have a brand-new For further information or to download a personalised timetable, visit not be easier. Travel from Paris to in less than 4 hours identity too, which has been steadily growing since our launch. eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/myjourneys. without the interruptions you get when you fly. We’ve introduced Much of our fleet is already repainted in our distinctive colours. And as through fares in partnership with Eurostar offering passengers travel part of our investment programme every single one of our trains will be from the East Midlands to Paris or Brussels from just £79 return for completely refurbished inside and out during our franchise. We’ve also Raising the standard the complete journey. given our staff a smart new look by introducing a new uniform that We know that by making improvements to our trains we can make a • We’re listening to you – Got a burning question? We want to hear we’re very proud of. real difference to our passengers. it! We have held a number of open forums for passengers to meet And with over £26 million to spend on our trains over the next few our directors and senior managers. Known as ‘Meet the Manager’ years, passengers will certainly notice the differences we’ll be making. these sessions are held either at our stations or on our trains and Improved Sunday services give people the chance to put their questions directly to the people We are committed to providing a reliable service everyday of the week Here’s just a few of the many highlights our passengers will see over at the top. – including Sundays! the next couple of years: • Improvements for business customers – Keep in touch with free Sounds obvious? Before the start of our franchise, on some Sundays A favourite with many of our passengers, the High Speed Train fleet WiFi in our First Class lounges. During 2008 we have installed free there were as few as 50% of local services running because of a was last refurbished six years ago and is in need of a makeover. WiFi for all First Class passengers in our lounges at Derby, Leicester shortage of staff. During 2009, we’ll be undertaking a refurbishment programme, and St Pancras International. WiFi is coming soon to Sheffield, which includes replacing seat upholstery and carpets to make them Chesterfield and Nottingham stations too! We know that our passengers want to see a reliable service they can look more attractive, and fitting power sockets in First Class to make count on. And we’re proud to say that since the start of the franchise it easier for people to work on the move. • Good food on the move – Restaurant quality food, served at over we’ve run well over 95% of all Sunday services. This has been 100mph! We’ve introduced a brand-new menu for First Class achieved through better management and with the flexibility and And, so you can stay connected whilst on board – we’ll also be passengers, offering tasty dishes such as beef in ale or mushroom commitment of our staff. Reliable Sunday working is something we installing WiFi on these trains. Being able to work on the move is stroganoff. As part of the new range, and following extensive won’t compromise on going forward. a key benefit of train travel – we’re doing even more to ensure that feedback from our passengers, we pledged to continue offering First travel time can be working time, not wasted time. Class passengers the popular full cooked Great British Breakfast – Our Meridian trains will also be getting a fresh look. As well as new prepared by a chef on board the train. We offer quality food at a Helping the environment seat upholstery, curtains and carpets in First Class bringing a much competitive price throughout the day. Consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally aware and are classier feel, we’ll also be introducing WiFi and improving mobile • Improved parking – We’ve already provided 350 extra parking looking for more sustainable and cost effective ways to travel. Travelling phone reception on these trains. And that’s because it’s something spaces at our stations, with a further 850 planned at East Midlands by rail is clearly a ‘greener’ form of transport and this, coupled with we know our passengers want. Parkway station, just minutes from Junction 24 of the M1. rising fuel costs, can only encourage even more people to take the train. A better place to catch your train We’ve already got some iconic stations on our network; St Pancras International, Sheffield and Lincoln to name a few. And, we’ve got two new stations opening, which will dramatically improve access to our train services. East Midlands Parkway, a purpose built station just off the M1 (at junction 24), gives people in the region more choice and provides an excellent alternative to the M1. And we’re putting the town of back on the rail network map, with a new direct train service to London. But the good news doesn’t stop there. Over the next few years, we’ll also be investing over £5 million to make other station improvements, and our plans include enhanced car parking facilities, more ticket vending machines at stations, better customer information and improved security systems, such as CCTV and help-points. All of which are designed to make a journey with us even easier from start to finish.

Delivering a complete service We know that a number of crucial elements come together to make a good train journey for our passengers. And we also know that when we don’t get them right, they affect how passengers feel. So that’s why we’re making improvements in every area, from choosing the right train time by downloading a completely personalised timetable from our new website, to booking a ticket with us, and having access to our great, new, value megatrain fares priced from just £1 (plus 50p booking fee). We also work closely with our industry partners, such as travel management companies, to deliver a complete and consistent service to all our business passengers. Although we work hard to deliver a consistently great service, we’re also not too proud to admit that sometimes we get it wrong, and when we do, we want to make sure that we can put it right. We’ll be introducing a new delay compensation scheme in 2009, which will make sure that we have a consistent policy for all of our passengers, all of the time. In an ever changing world, we know that as a rail operator we cannot afford to settle for doing things in the way they’ve always been done. We are committed to taking the best of the railway in this region and are continually striving to make it better. •Brand-new services – a new direct train everyday from Lincoln Timetable 1 and Newark Castle to London and return. From 2009, there will also be direct trains between East Midlands Parkway, , Services between Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, and Corby and London Leicester and London St Pancras International. •Additional late night services from London St Pancras International •Earlier morning service from Leicester to London, for Eurostar connections •More seats on services from and •New at-seat refreshment service introduced on London services. Scarborough Wakefield Westgate Breakdown of the benefits by station:

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Sheffield Dronfield Lincoln •New early morning service at 0531 to connect with Eurostar for Chesterfield Hykeham business travellers Swinderby Belper •An increase from six to seven weekday arrivals into London by 1000 Collingham Newark •A new late night departure from London at 0015 on North Gate Langley Mill Newark Beeston Castle Tuesdays – Fridays. Nottingham Derby Rolleston Long Eaton CarltonBurtonLowdham JoyceThurgartonBleasbyFiskerton Beeston East Midlands Parkway (opening spring 2009) •Later service to London in the evening departing at 2106 •Later service from London in the evening departing at 2315 Leicester Market Harborough •There will be a regular service to/from the new East Midlands

Kettering Corby Parkway station when it opens in early 2009. (opening spring 2009) Wellingborough

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Luton Belper Airport Parkway •Hourly service to Derby, to provide improved connections into

London St Pancras International London services. for Eurostar services Chesterfield •Journey time to London reduced to 1 hour 55 minutes every hour •Majority of services operated by modern Meridian Trains •Weekday and Saturday trains leave London St Pancras International Our new and improved timetable, introduced in December 2008, at xx55, rather than xx25 will see some big changes to services. With more trains on key routes, faster journey times, better connections, more trains where •Later trains to and from London at weekends they’re needed most, more seats and extra journey times, we •Some morning/evening trains will call at the new East Midlands believe the changes really are worth shouting about. Parkway station when it opens in early 2009 •Breakfast trains will depart at 0539, 0639, 0659 (‘The Sheffield Here’s a summary of the key changes for this route: Continental’) and 0739 (‘The ’) on weekdays •Improved spread of arrival times into London during the morning Key messages business peak •Faster journey times from Sheffield to London in around 2 hours •Fast trains from London hourly during the evening peak 10 minutes, every hour. This also benefits Chesterfield, Derby •An earlier and later train will now leave for London on Sundays – and Leicester the first train will leave at 0929 and the last train will leave at 2130 •Increased frequency – the frequency of off-peak London services •Typical Sunday journey times to London will be reduced from 2 will increase from four to five trains per hour hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. Derby Leicester Loughborough Sheffield •Journey time to London reduced to 1 hour 35 minutes •Journey times to London reduced to 1 hour 09 minutes on fast •Typical journey times reduced to 1 hour 26 minutes •Faster journey times; Sheffield to London in around 2 hours •The Derby-London service will run non-stop between Leicester and Sheffield to London trains •Regular service to East Midlands Parkway when it opens in 10 minutes, every hour (fastest journey is 2 hours 7 minutes) London, providing improved journey times •New early morning service at 0440 to connect with Eurostar for early 2009 •Majority of services operated by modern Meridian Trains •Increased number of services each day business travellers •Breakfast trains departing at 0624, 0722, 0742 (‘The Sheffield •Weekdays and Saturday trains leave London St Pancras •The number of services arriving into London before 1000 will •Additional train arriving into London before 0730 Continental’) and 0840 (‘The ’) on weekdays International at xx55 rather than xx25 increase from six to eight •Breakfast trains departing at 0638, 0735, 0755 (‘The Sheffield •Increased number of trains to and from London on Sundays with •Off-peak services leave Sheffield at xx27 past each hour •There will be a regular service to/from the new East Midlands Continental’), 0818 (‘The ’), 0825 (‘The Master 27 trains to London (up from 24) and 29 trains from London (weekdays and Saturdays) Parkway station when it opens in early 2009 Cutler’) and 0853 (‘The South Yorkshireman’) on weekdays (up from 24) •Additional business trains at 0647 (‘The Sheffield Continental’) •Breakfast trains will depart at 0603, 0703, 0722 (‘The Sheffield •Two additional non-stop trains to London departing between •There will be an earlier service leaving for London at 0514 and 0744 (‘The South Yorkshireman’) to give a better spread of Continental’), 0801 (The Master Cutler) and 0816 (‘The South 0800 and 0900 arriving at London St Pancras International at 0654 offering better arrivals in London for business customers Yorkshireman’) on weekdays •Fast trains from London hourly during the evening peak connections for Eurostar •Some morning/evening trains will call at new East Midlands •Improved spread of arrival times into London during the morning •New late night departure from London at 0015 on •A late night service will be provided, departing Nottingham at Parkway station when it opens in early 2009 business peak Tuesdays – Fridays 2310 arriving at 2329. •Breakfast trains will depart at 0527, 0627, 0647 (‘The Sheffield •Fast trains from London hourly during the evening peak •New late night departure from Nottingham at 2310 Continental’), 0727 (‘The Master Cutler’), 0744 (‘The South Yorkshireman’) on weekdays. •There is now a later train from London to Derby on Saturdays and •Regular service to East Midlands Parkway when it opens in Luton Sundays (2225 and 2053 respectively) early 2009 •New late night departure from London at 0015 on •An earlier and later train will now leave for London on Sundays – the first train will leave at 0917 and the last train will leave at 2016. •Faster journey times for weekend services. •Increased number of trains to and from London on Sundays Mondays – Fridays. (36 and 37 respectively) •Typical Sunday afternoon journey times will be reduced from 2 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes East Midlands Parkway •Journey times to and from Sheffield reduce to around 1 hour. Luton Airport Parkway •There will be a new Leeds to Nottingham service operated •East Midlands Parkway will open in early 2009 and will be situated •More East Midlands Trains services each day to call at Luton by to give two trains per hour between Sheffield just off the A453 at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, 1 mile from the M1. It will London St Pancras International Airport Parkway and Nottingham. include four platforms, step free access, a station building with •Faster services to/from Sheffield, Leicester and Derby •New late night departure from London at 0015 on ticket office and other facilities, staffed and managed by East Mondays – Fridays •Five departures per hour during the day Wellingborough Midlands Trains as well as 850 car parking spaces •Improved service on Sundays. •New direct service to/from Corby (starting 2009) •Once open, four trains an hour will depart to London St Pancras •New early morning service at 0509 to connect with Eurostar for •New direct service to/from Lincoln business travellers International at peak times (two trains an hour at off peak times) Market Harborough •Journey times between East Midlands Parkway and London will •A later departure to Leicester at 0015 Tuesdays – Fridays •An increase to 13 from 11 weekday arrivals into London by 1000 be around 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes. •There will be a regular service to/from the new East Midlands •London journey times reduced to 1 hour 2 minutes (southbound), •New late night departure from London at 0015 on Parkway Station when it opens in early 2009. 57 minutes (northbound) with hourly non-stop service Tuesdays – Fridays Kettering •Due to changes to the timetable and by making the best use of our •Due to changes to the timetable and by making the best use of Long Eaton fleet, an additional 2,000 seats will be available to London everyday our fleet, additional seats will be available to London •Journey times to London reduced to 1 hour 3 minutes •Breakfast train departs at 0653 on weekdays. •Journey time to London reduced to 1 hour 37 minutes (service •Breakfast trains depart at 0713, 0807 and 0825 (‘The Sheffield •A new early morning service at 0501 to connect with Eurostar for Continental’) on weekdays business travellers will run non-stop between Leicester and London) Nottingham •In the evening peak, commuters from London to Wellingborough •An increase to 14 (from 12) weekday arrivals into London by 1000 •First train to London now leaves at 0527 and arrives into London at 0714 (weekdays) •Fast breakfast service departs Nottingham at 0750 and arrives should find it easier to get a seat even though the number of •New late night departure from London at 0015 Tuesday – Fridays services will be reduced. We will achieve this by attracting longer- •The frequency of trains on the Sunday service has increased from London at 0930 (‘The Robin Hood’) •New London to Corby service gives two trains per hour between distance passengers to Leicester, Derby and Sheffield onto the new eight to 11 trains per day •The service will be served by HST trains off peak and we will Kettering and London hourly fast services rather than those which serve Wellingborough. •Breakfast train will depart at 0826 (‘The South Yorkshireman’) provide more than 700 extra seats a day to London •Due to changes to the timetable and by making the best use of our on weekdays •Increased services on Sundays, there will be 18 trains to/ fleet, an additional 2,000 seats will be available to London everyday For further information, or to download your •The new last train on Sunday will leave London at 2130 instead from London •Breakfast trains depart at 0705, 0759 and 0817 (‘The Sheffield of 1930 •There will be a regular service to/from the new East Midlands own personalised timetable, visit Continental’) on weekdays •There will be a regular service to/from the new East Midlands Parkway Station when it opens in early 2009 eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/myjourneys. •In the evening peak, commuters from London to Kettering should Parkway Station when it opens in early 2009. •Later train to Leicester departing Nottingham at 2310 and find it easier to get a seat even though the number of services will arriving 2355 be reduced. We will achieve this by attracting longer-distance passengers to Leicester, Derby and Sheffield onto the new hourly •The services between Nottingham and London will now provide fast services rather than those which serve Kettering. an hourly direct service to Luton Airport Parkway station. •Improved connections at Peterborough with East Timetable 2 Coast services •The 0727 to service will start from Services between Liverpool, , at 0652 Sheffield, Nottingham, , Peterborough, •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway Ely and Norwich. near John Lennon Airport. A frequent bus service operates from Liverpool South Parkway station to John Lennon Airport (journey time is approximately 10-13 minutes from the station to the terminal, buses run every five minutes).

Breakdown of the benefits by station:

Alfreton •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •There will be a new hourly Nottingham to Leeds service operated by Northern Rail, which will double the service from Alfreton to Nottingham, Chesterfield and Sheffield •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, near John Lennon Airport •Trains to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead.

Chesterfield •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, near John Lennon Airport •There will be a new hourly Nottingham to Leeds service operated by Northern Rail, which will give two trains per hour between Chesterfield and Nottingham •Trains to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead.

Liverpool Lime Street •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, near John Lennon Airport Our new and improved timetable, introduced in December 2008, •Trains to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead. will see some big changes to services. With more trains on key routes, faster journey times, better connections, more trains where Liverpool South Parkway they’re needed most, more seats and extra journey times, we believe the changes really are worth shouting about. •Trains between Norwich and Liverpool will now call at Liverpool South Parkway, near John Lennon Airport, which gives an hourly through service to/from Sheffield and Nottingham Here’s a summary of the key changes for this route: •Extra commuting options from this station to Liverpool Lime Street. Key messages Manchester Road •The frequency and journey times will be similar to our current timetable •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •There will be a new hourly Nottingham to Leeds service operated •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, by Northern Rail, which will give two trains per hour between near John Lennon Airport Sheffield and Nottingham •Trains to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead. Manchester Piccadilly Stockport •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, near John Lennon Airport near John Lennon Airport •Trains to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead. •Train to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead.

March Thetford •On weekdays, the 1754 from Norwich now calls additionally •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable at March. •Additional train to Norwich at 0720 •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, Norwich near John Lennon Airport. Extra trains to/from Norwich: •New service to Peterborough-Nottingham-Sheffield-Manchester- Central Liverpool at 0652 •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •1752 Liverpool to Cambridge train now runs to Norwich instead •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, near John Lennon Airport near John Lennon Airport. •Train to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead.

Nottingham Widnes •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, near John Lennon Airport near John Lennon Airport •There will be a new hourly Nottingham to Leeds service operated •Trains to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead. by Northern Rail, which will give two trains per hour between Sheffield and Nottingham Wymondham •Trains to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead. •On weekdays, the 1657 from Norwich now calls at Wymondham Peterborough as well as 1754 •Three trains call each way on Saturdays instead of two. •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, For further information, or to download your near John Lennon Airport •There will be a new hourly Nottingham to Leeds service operated own personalised timetable, visit by Northern Rail, which will give two trains per hour between eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/myjourneys. Sheffield and Nottingham •Trains to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead.

Sheffield •Frequency and journey times similar to current timetable •Trains to/from Liverpool will call at Liverpool South Parkway, near John Lennon Airport •There will be a new hourly Nottingham to Leeds service operated by Northern Rail, which will give two trains per hour between Sheffield and Nottingham •Train to/from Cambridge will now run to Norwich instead. Timetable 3 Breakdown of the benefits by station: Ambergate Services between Nottingham to Worksop, Derby •Frequency increased to hourly on weekdays to via Stoke-on-Trent, Matlock to Derby •Trains will now run through to Nottingham via Derby. and Nottingham, and Sheffield to Nottingham. Attenborough •Increase of services at this station, weekday trains up from 29 to 48 •Increased service to Derby •Through trains to Matlock via Derby.

Beeston •A new hourly service from Beeston to Matlock and Matlock Bath will operate, linking Beeston directly with the Peak District.

Belper •Frequency increased to hourly on weekdays •Trains will now run through to Nottingham via Derby.

Bulwell •On weekdays, later evening departures – 2205 from Nottingham and 2220 from Worksop •Additional train at 2305 from Nottingham on Saturdays.

Creswell •On weekdays, later evening departures – 2205 from Nottingham and 2220 from Worksop •New Sunday service introduced.

Cromford •Frequency increased to hourly at peak times on weekdays •Trains will now run through to Nottingham via Derby.

Our new and improved timetable, introduced in December 2008, Duffield will see some big changes to services. With more trains on key routes, faster •Frequency increased to hourly on weekdays journey times, better connections, more trains where they’re needed most, •Trains will now run through to Nottingham via Derby. more seats and extra journey times, we believe the changes really are worth shouting about. Hucknall Here’s a summary of the key changes for these routes: •On weekdays, later evening departures at 2205 from Nottingham and at 2220 from Worksop Key messages •Additional train at 2305 from Nottingham on Saturdays •Sunday services will be introduced on the .This service •New Sunday service introduced (10 trains a day to Nottingham and back). will be jointly funded by , County Council and East Midlands Trains for a three-year trial period Kirkby in Ashfield •The Derby-Matlock service will be extended to Nottingham, with an hourly •On weekdays, later evening departures at 2205 from Nottingham and service provided between Nottingham and Matlock 2220 from Worksop •The number of trains between Nottingham and Derby will increase from two to three per hour (two provided by Arriva CrossCountry, one provided •Additional train at 2305 from Nottingham on Saturdays by East Midlands Trains). •New Sunday service introduced (10 trains per day to Nottingham and back). Langwith-Whaley Thorns Nottingham •On weekdays, later evening departures at 2205 from Nottingham •A new hourly through service will run from Nottingham to Matlock. and 2220 from Worksop This will give Nottingham a direct rail link to Matlock Bath and the •New Sunday service introduced. Peak District. An additional benefit is that this will increase Nottingham to Derby services to three trains per hour •For the first time since the 1960s, trains will run on Sundays from Long Eaton to Nottingham and Worksop. In addition, a later evening •A new hourly through service from Long Eaton to Matlock will run, departure will operate: 2205 from Nottingham to Worksop and 2220 providing a direct rail link to Matlock Bath and the Peak District. from Worksop to Nottingham (Mondays – Fridays) plus 2305 from Nottingham to (Saturdays). Mansfield •For the first time since the 1960s, trains will run on a Sunday from Mansfield to Nottingham and Worksop. This is a direct result of a •On weekdays, later evening departures at 2205 from Nottingham partnership with local authorities, including Nottinghamshire County and 2220 from Worksop Council, who have campaigned for this new service •New Sunday service introduced. •Later evening weekday departures will operate: 2205 from Nottingham to Mansfield and Worksop and 2252 from Mansfield to Nottingham Sutton Parkway •Additional train at 2305 from Nottingham on Saturdays. •On weekdays, later evening departures at 2205 from Nottingham and 2220 from Worksop Mansfield Woodhouse •Additional train at 2305 from Nottingham on Saturdays •On weekdays, later evening departures at 2205 from Nottingham •New Sunday service introduced (10 trains per day to Nottingham and back). and 2220 from Worksop •Additional train at 2305 from Nottingham on Saturdays Whatstandwell •New Sunday service introduced (10 trains per day to Nottingham and back). •Frequency increased to hourly at peak times on weekdays Matlock •Trains will now run through to Nottingham via Derby. •The frequency of trains along this route will increase to hourly, meaning that passengers will have the benefit of an hourly service to Derby Whitwell •One of the added benefits of these additional services is that all trains will •On weekdays later evening departures at 2205 from Nottingham go through to Nottingham, resulting in an hourly service between Matlock and at 2220 from Worksop and Nottingham. •New Sunday service introduced.

Matlock Bath Worksop •Frequency increased to hourly on weekdays •On weekdays, later evening departures at 2205 from Nottingham •Trains will now run through to Nottingham via Derby. and 2220 from Worksop •New Sunday service introduced. Four trains per day will operate to/from Newstead Nottingham on Sundays. •On weekdays, later evening departures at 2205 from Nottingham and 2220 from Worksop For further information, or to download your •Additional train at 2305 from Nottingham on Saturdays own personalised timetable, visit •New Sunday service introduced (10 trains per day to Nottingham and back). eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/myjourneys. Timetable 4 •Underused stops removed at rural stations. Breakdown of the benefits by station: Services between Lincoln to Leicester via Nottingham, Cleethorpes to Lincoln, Peterborough to Doncaster via Lincoln and •Later service in the evening from Nottingham at 2132 Nottingham to . •Later northbound service, departing from Leicester at 2125 •There will be a regular service to/from the new East Midlands Parkway Station when it opens in early 2009.

Bingham •More trains will call at Bingham – from 25 to 35 every weekday •Nearly all trains on the Nottingham to Skegness route will call at Grantham to improve connections with National Express East Coast.

Bleasby •Key commuting services retained •Later weekday service from Nottingham at 2225.

Boston •Some journey times slightly reduced by the removal of some underused stops at smaller stations •Nearly all trains will call at Grantham to improve connections with National Express East Coast.

Bottesford •Nearly all trains on the Nottingham-Skegness route will call at Grantham to improve connections with National Express East Coast.

Burton Joyce •Key commuting services retained •Later weekday service from Nottingham at 2225.

Our new and improved timetable, introduced in December 2008, Carlton will see some big changes to services. With more trains on key routes, faster journey times, better connections, more trains where •Key commuting services retained they’re needed most, more seats and extra journey times, we •Later weekday service from Nottingham at 2225. believe the changes really are worth shouting about. Collingham Here’s a summary of the key changes for these routes: •Much increased number of direct trains to Newark and Lincoln – the number of trains from Collingham to Newark increases from Key messages 13 per day to 21, giving passengers much more opportunity to •Most services on the Nottingham to Skegness route will serve connect with National Express East Coast Grantham to allow better connections with National Express •New East Midlands Trains service to London St Pancras International East Coast. This is in response to requests from user groups and at 0723, arriving at 1000. Return service departs London St Pancras other stakeholders International at 1830, arriving at Newark Castle at 2105. Fiskerton Rolleston •Key commuting services retained •Later weekday service from Nottingham at 2225. •Later weekday service from Nottingham at 2225. Sileby Grantham •Later service from Nottingham in the evening, the 2132 •Increased number of services to Nottingham and Skegness Nottingham to Leicester – The number of services from Grantham to Nottingham will •Later northbound service, departing from Leicester at 2125 increase from 25 to 29 per day •There will be a regular service to/from the new East Midlands – The number of services from Grantham to Skegness will Parkway Station when it opens in early 2009. increase from 10 to 13 per day. Skegness Lowdham •More trains between Skegness and Grantham to allow better •More services calling at Lowdham, up from 24 per day to connections for East Coast Mainline services. 32 per day •New East Midlands Trains service from London St Pancras International (departing at 1830), arriving at Lowdham at 2040 •More trains between Sleaford and Grantham to allow better •Later weekday service from Nottingham at 2225. connections for East Coast Mainline services.

Melton Mowbray Syston •New East Midlands Trains service to London when Corby •Later service from Nottingham in the evening, the 2132 station opens. Nottingham to Leicester •Later northbound service, departing from Leicester at 2125 Newark Castle •There will be a regular service to/from the new East Midlands •Some services slightly faster between Lincoln and Nottingham Parkway Station when it opens early in 2009. •New East Midlands Trains service to London St Pancras International at 0735, arriving at 1000. Return service departs Wainfleet London St Pancras International at 1830, arriving at Newark •Nearly all trains to call at Grantham to improve connections into Castle at 2057 National Express East Coast to London. •There will be a regular service to/from East Midlands Parkway station when it opens in early 2009. For further information, or to download your own personalised timetable, visit Oakham eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/myjourneys. •New East Midlands Trains service to London to be launched when Corby station opens.