History
Prior to the launch of the franchise, the Department for Transport divided up the former routes of Central Trains: East Midlands Trains resulted from the letting of the East Midlands franchise.
East Midlands Trains began operating from 11 November 2007. EMT has taken over all the routes formerly operated by Midland Mainline and a few routes from Central Trains.
East Midlands Trains has been affected by the world recession, and in March 2009 announced its intention to reduce its staff numbers, following a similar announcement at South West Trains earlier in the year.
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