East Midlands Railway expecting to run normal timetable next week despite action short of a strike

East Midlands Railway (EMR), which operates all rail services in and out of Hucknall Station, has announced that it is expecting to run a normal timetable next week despite industrial action from ASLEF. 

Members from the union ASLEF, which represents train drivers, has withdrawn non-contractual overtime from next Monday (15 May) until, and including, the following Saturday (20 May). 

Currently EMR expects no change to its timetable, however, trains may be subject to short notice alterations and cancellations.

Customers should ensure they check their full journey before travelling and are strongly advised to check the EMR website, information in stations, and social media for the latest advice and information.

Will Rogers, Managing Director for East Midlands Railway, said: "We have worked hard to put in place a plan which should allow us to run our normal timetable. 

"However, there is still a risk that some trains may be subject to short notice alterations and cancellations.

"Customers are advised to check their journey is still possible before setting off."

This announcement follows heavier disruption to the company's services due to strike action from ASLEF today (Friday 12 May) and tomorrow (Saturday 13 May).

This has meant that there aren't any trains running today and that EMR will be operating a significantly reduced service tomorrow with trains only running between 0700 and 1900.

Earlier this week, the company urged customers considering using its services over the weekend to attend major events such as football fixtures and the final of the Eurovision Song Contest, to check how their trip might be affected by the industrial action.

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