# EMR - East Midlands Railway — Train Times and Tickets

> Purchase train tickets, check real-time journey information, and save with no booking fees. (iPhone/iPad app by EMR.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emr-east-midlands-railway/id1472202499 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EMR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782905712)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 106 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emr-east-midlands-railway/id1472202499/reviews.md

## What is EMR?

Get the best price train tickets, check rail journey information in real time and save with no booking
fees on the EMR app.

Stay up to date on the move and book train tickets anytime with our free app. Save your payment
method for faster ticket buying – all without booking fees or credit card charges.

Download the free EMR train travel app to plan your journey, check train times and buy cheap train
tickets today.

Buy train tickets with no booking fees
- Get the best price tickets via the EMR train app and save with no booking fees
- Buy single, return, open return and Season tickets in just a few taps
- Get the cheapest train tickets, guaranteed thanks to our Price Promise
- Buy rail tickets right up until the train departs and reserve seats for longer rail journeys

Check real-time train updates- Check your journey in real-time with live arrivals and departures
- Stay up to date on the move and book train tickets anytime with our free railway app

Go contactless with e-tickets
- Buy e-tickets and download them to your new mobile ticket wallet
- Transfer tickets between devices (phone and tablet)
- No need to print paper tickets or queue at the station
- Scan them directly from your phone to enter the platform

Save your favourite journeys
- Favourite your journeys in the 'Live Times' tab
- Add up to 5 of your favourite UK train journeys
- Amend and refund your tickets in the app

Book with your selected payment method
- Pay with debit, credit, PayPal and Apple Pay
- Save your payment method for faster ticket buying
- Save and book without booking fees or credit card charges

Location based station search
- Our UK train booking app will show you which station is the closest to you based on your location.
- Track real time arrival and departure times at your local station using the free EMR railway app.

Booking train tickets and travelling with EMR has never been simpler.

For more information and a list of FAQs, visit our website here -
https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/tickets-discounts/download-our-app

## Key features

- No booking fees on tickets
- Real-time train updates
- E-tickets for contactless travel
- Save favorite journeys
- Multiple payment options
- Location-based station search

## What do users think of EMR?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick booking process
- 💳 Apple Pay integration
- 🎫 E-tickets available
- ✨ Simple interface
- ✅ Always works
- ℹ️ Up-to-date information
- 💰 No booking fees
- 👍 Straightforward process
- 😊 User-friendly
- 📲 Digital wallet tickets
- 💡 Saves recent journeys
- 💯 Works first time
- 🌟 Best way to book

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 App won't load
- 🐛 Delay Repay unusable
- 🐛 White screen after purchase
- 🐛 Keyboard issues on Max iPhones
- 🐛 Cannot change journey time/cancel tickets easily
- 🐛 High admin fees for changes/cancellations
- 🐛 Outdated interface
- 🐛 Live train times inaccurate
- 🐛 Cannot add tickets to Apple Wallet directly
- 🐛 Expired tickets not moving to Past Trips
- 🐛 Cannot add ticket to Apple Wallet
- 🐛 No refund system
- 🐛 Season pass purchase fails
- 🐛 Portrait only mode
- 🐛 No notifications for cancellations/delays
- 🐛 Flexi-ticket auto-activation
- 🐛 Upgrade process issues
- 🐛 Cannot add ticket to Apple Wallet

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot register or change password
- Delay Repay unusable due to hidden screen elements
- App crashes every time a ticket is bought
- White screen after purchase, requires app restart
- App keeps crashing on load
- App frozen on notification screen
- App stuck on update notification screen
- Not loading tickets
- Fails to allow season pass purchase
- App crashes when tapping on a ticket
- Cannot take payment for tickets
- Expired tickets not moving to Past Trips
- Cannot change ticket dates/times on the app
- App doesn't download tickets within the app
- Flexi-ticket auto-activates
- App requires update but cannot be updated
- Cannot access tickets after app update
- Login issues
- Clearing cache not resolving issues
- Reinstalling not resolving issues

**Most requested features**

- Better display for 1st class prices
- One-click Delay Repay function
- Add tickets to Apple Wallet directly from the app
- Fix expired tickets not moving to Past Trips
- Allow changing ticket dates/times on the app
- Allow app to pivot to landscape mode
- Add North Lincolnshire concessionary 50%
- Improve live train time accuracy
- Ability to add season ticket to Apple Wallet
- Allow credits from cancelled journeys to be used for next booking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 106)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emr-east-midlands-railway/id1472202499/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It works

*2026-07-05, version 3.6.46*

An app that just works (now let’s fix WiFi on trains)

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2026-06-25*

Unfortunately the app (like many of the trains) is not working. There are lots of bugs that stop it from functioning as soon as you load the app

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2026-06-23, version 3.6.46*

This is an easy app to navigate, it holds recent search information making journey planning simple.

### 5/5 — User-friendly

*2026-05-27, version 3.6.34*

I generally find this app
very straightforward to use. Would really like it if they always offered the very best price so that you didn’t have to compare with split ticket options
on other Apps.

### 5/5 — EMR app tickets

*2026-05-22, version 3.6.33*

Fantastic app and easy layout! Cheap prices and excellent value for money!

### 5/5 — DodgerB

*2026-05-11, version 3.6.32*

Couldn’t be easier

### 5/5 — Mr

*2026-05-01, version 3.6.32*

Excellent service

### 5/5 — Trains to London and back

*2026-04-28, version 3.6.32*

We take several journeys by EMR trains a year and are very pleased with their service and friendly staff.

### 5/5 — So easy

*2026-04-21, version 3.6.31*

Simple and straightforward

### 5/5 — Great informative app

*2026-04-05, version 3.6.29*

Accurate easy to use ✔️

## Frequently asked questions about EMR

### What can I do with the EMR app?

The EMR app allows you to buy train tickets at the best prices with no booking fees, check real-time rail journey information, and receive live updates on train arrivals and departures. You can also purchase e-tickets, save your favorite journeys, and manage your bookings.

### How do I buy train tickets on the app?

You can buy single, return, open return, and Season tickets directly through the app. The app guarantees the cheapest train tickets thanks to its Price Promise and allows you to buy tickets right up until the train departs. You can also reserve seats for longer journeys.

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, the EMR app is free to download and use. There are no booking fees or credit card charges when purchasing tickets through the app. Users can also save their payment methods for a faster and more convenient booking experience.

### What are e-tickets and how do they work?

E-tickets are digital train tickets that can be downloaded to your mobile ticket wallet within the app. You can transfer them between devices and scan them directly from your phone to enter the platform, eliminating the need to print paper tickets or queue at the station.

### Can I check train times and live updates?

Yes, the app provides real-time train updates, allowing you to check your journey live with live arrivals and departures. You can also save your favorite UK train journeys in the 'Live Times' tab for quick access to their status.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.48 — 2026-07-13

In this release, we have made essential bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.6.46 — 2026-06-11

In this release, we have made essential bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.6.44 — 2026-06-03

In this release, we have made essential bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.6.35 — 2026-06-02

In this release, we have made essential bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.6.34 — 2026-05-27

In this release, we have made essential bug fixes and performance improvements.

## Related topics

[emr](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/emr) · [emr train](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/emr-train) · [west midlands railway](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/west-midlands-railway) · [eqsr](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/eqsr)

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