Train passengers in Gedling borough are being reminded to check if their journey has been altered by East Midlands Railway’s timetable changes which take affect from Sunday (14).
The new timetable introduces many improvements to services across the region.
Burton Joyce and Carlton are set to benefit most with both stations getting an increased number of hourly trains.
Carlton will receive an hourly Sunday service, increasing from 12 to 28 services. Burton Joyce will get an hourly service throughout the day on weekdays and Saturdays.
Carlton and Burton Joyce will now have direct services to and from Lincoln throughout the day without having to change at Newark Castle as you do now.
The train operator said the “significant” adjustments will take effect on Sunday, December 14, and are designed to “improve performance, connectivity and capacity across the network”.
It also provides a strong financial case for the railway, supporting Transport UK and EMR’s sustainability while enhancing the customer experience.
Will Rogers, Managing Director for East Midlands Railway, said: “This timetable brings many changes to the way we operate our regional services and to make sure they don’t miss their service, customers are advised to visit our website or journey planners and check to see how they are affected.
“The timetable is great news for our customers and the economy of the East Midlands. It makes best use of our available fleet and will be supported by our £28 million regional refurbishment programme, delivering a more comfortable and consistent customer experience.
“It will realise opportunities to operate more train services across the Regional network, introduce new journey opportunities, and build-in performance improvements.”
The timetable will bring a host of benefits including:
- More than 2000 extra seats on EMR services to and from Lincoln on a weekday and more than 3000 extra on a Saturday
- New direct journey opportunities – including Matlock to Cleethorpes and Crewe to Lincoln
- Improved local calling patterns – with more trains at Hykeham, Burton Joyce, Radcliffe, Attenborough and Spondon.
