East Midlands Trains facts for kids
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| Franchise(s): | East Midlands 11 November 2007 – August 2019 |
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| Main {{{nameforarea}}}(s): | East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, East of England | ||
| Other {{{nameforarea}}}(s): | Greater London, North West England | ||
| Fleet size: | 24 Class 43 HST power cars 17 Class 153 Super Sprinter sets 15 Class 156 Super Sprinter sets 25 Class 158 Express Sprinter sets 27 Class 222 Meridian sets |
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| Stations called at: | 87 | ||
| Stations operated: | 89 | ||
| Route km operated: | 1,567.5 | ||
| National Rail abbreviation: | EM | ||
| Parent company: | Stagecoach Group | ||
| Web site: | www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk | ||
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East Midlands Trains (EMT) was a company that ran trains in the United Kingdom. It was based in Derby and provided train services. These services were mainly across the East Midlands region and nearby areas. This included places like South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, and Lincolnshire.
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East Midlands Trains: Connecting Communities
East Midlands Trains started running its services in November 2007. It took over from two other train companies. These were Midland Mainline, which ran long-distance trains from London to Yorkshire. EMT also took over the eastern part of Central Trains' services.
What is a Train Franchise?
In the UK, train services are often run by private companies. These companies win a "franchise" from the government. A franchise is like a contract. It gives the company the right to operate trains on specific routes for a set number of years. East Midlands Trains held the "East Midlands franchise."
Where Did East Midlands Trains Go?
EMT's trains connected many towns and cities. Their main routes linked London with places like Sheffield, Nottingham, and Derby. They also ran services connecting Liverpool, Manchester, and Norwich. The company helped people travel for work, school, and holidays across a large part of England.
Some important stations served by EMT included:
- London St Pancras International
- Sheffield
- Nottingham
- Derby
- Leicester
The Trains They Used
East Midlands Trains used several types of trains. Each type was designed for different routes or passenger needs.
- Class 43 HSTs: These were High Speed Trains. They were used for the longer journeys, especially on the main line to London.
- Class 153, 156, and 158 Sprinters: These were smaller, diesel-powered trains. They were used for shorter, local, and regional routes.
- Class 222 Meridians: These were modern, fast diesel trains. They were also used for inter-city services, offering comfortable journeys.
The End of the Line for EMT
In 2019, the East Midlands franchise was put up for tender again. A new company, East Midlands Railway, won the contract. This new company is owned by Abellio. East Midlands Railway took over all operations from East Midlands Trains in August 2019. This marked the end of East Midlands Trains after almost 12 years of service.
Images for kids
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East Midlands Trains 222009 at London St Pancras with a service to Sheffield
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An East Midlands Trains Class 222 Meridian passing Clay Cross, Derbyshire
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Sheffield is now served twice an hour by faster, modern trains on the London route. Liverpool – Norwich route trains were doubled in 2011
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St Pancras International, the London terminus of East Midlands Trains' services
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Leicester had received an enhanced service with earlier and later trains so that business travellers can connect with the continent.
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Passenger numbers on the East Midlands franchise from 2010/11 to Q1 2018/19.
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The refurbished First Class interior aboard a Mark 3 Trailer First HST carriage
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The refurbished Standard Class interior aboard a Mark 3 Trailer Standard HST carriage
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