East Midlands Railway
East Midlands Railway runs intercity services from London St Pancras International up the Midland Main Line to Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield, plus commuter trains to Corby, Kettering and Luton Airport.
About East Midlands Railway
EMR took over from East Midlands Trains in 2019 and is run by Transport UK Group, the same operator behind Greater Anglia.
St Pancras International is shared with Eurostar, Thameslink and Southeastern Highspeed — making it London's most internationally-connected rail terminal.
The new Class 810 Aurora bi-mode fleet (currently in delivery) will replace the diesel Class 222 Meridians from 2026, allowing electric running on the newly electrified southern section of the Midland Main Line.
Key East Midlands Railway routes
- St Pancras → SheffieldMidland Main Line intercity via Leicester and Derby
- St Pancras → Nottinghamvia Leicester, ~1h 45m fastest
- St Pancras → CorbyEMR Connect commuter service
Major destinations
- Leicester
- Derby
- Nottingham
- Sheffield
- Corby
- Kettering
- Luton Airport Parkway
FAQs about East Midlands Railway
Which London station for Nottingham?
London St Pancras International — East Midlands Railway runs the only direct service, taking about 1h 45m.
What is the EMR Aurora?
Class 810 Aurora — new Hitachi bi-mode trains being delivered for East Midlands Railway. They will run electric on the southern Midland Main Line and diesel north of Market Harborough.