Keeping the network running with smarter estate management

East Midlands Railway (EMR) operates across some of the UK's busiest routes. From London to Liverpool and Manchester to the Midlands. With a fast-paced, high-pressure network to manage, EMR needed a system that could keep pace.
In 2021, they renewed their contract with Concerto recognising the value, reliability and performance it delivers.

A single platform, built for movement
From St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway, EMR relies on Concerto to manage critical estate operations.
Core modules in use include:
- Reactive maintenance and planned preventive maintenance (PPM)
- Water monitoring and safety compliance
- Equipment and asset tracking
- Live dashboards and performance reporting
Concerto brings all of this into one place, giving EMR real-time visibility and better control. Issues are flagged early, maintenance is streamlined and service standards are consistently met.
“Concerto gives us the confidence to stay ahead of issues and deliver consistently high service standards across the network.”
The process: structured, supported and scalable
EMR's rollout followed a clear, focused approach:
- Legacy data migrated with minimal disruption
- Workshops to shape the system around EMR's workflows
- Training to ensure confident day-to-day use across teams
That groundwork now supports a platform that adapts as EMR's needs evolve with continuous improvements driven by real-world insight.
Driving results across the network
With Concerto in place, EMR benefits from:
- Centralised oversight of all estate operations
- More reliable compliance and maintenance tracking
- Quicker resolution of on-site issues
- Accurate reporting to inform planning and investment
Whether it's a major station or a trackside asset, EMR has the tools to keep everything running smoothly.
A single platform, built for movement
From St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway, EMR relies on Concerto to manage critical estate operations.
Core modules in use include:
-
Reactive maintenance and planned preventive maintenance (PPM)
-
Water monitoring and safety compliance
-
Equipment and asset tracking
-
Live dashboards and performance reporting
Concerto brings all of this into one place, giving EMR real-time visibility and better control. Issues are flagged early, maintenance is streamlined and service standards are consistently met.
The process: structured, supported and scalable
EMR's rollout followed a clear, focused approach:
-
Legacy data migrated with minimal disruption
-
Workshops to shape the system around EMR's workflows
-
Training to ensure confident day-to-day use across teams
That groundwork now supports a platform that adapts as EMR's needs evolve with continuous improvements driven by real-world insight.
Driving results across the network
With Concerto in place, EMR benefits from:
-
Centralised oversight of all estate operations
-
More reliable compliance and maintenance tracking
-
Quicker resolution of on-site issues
-
Accurate reporting to inform planning and investment
Whether it's a major station or a trackside asset, EMR has the tools to keep everything running smoothly.
What our customers think
Our customers grow with us, which is why we proudly maintained 100% customer retention in both 2023 and 2024.

Bringing Concerto data together with wider business datasets in our enterprise data warehouse has unlocked powerful insights, helping us make smarter, quicker decisions across the organisation. Spot On.

Concerto gives me real-time information and transparency of our statutory obligations.

Thanks for the training today, great session and well received by the whole team.

We are pleased to see the innovation coming out of Concerto … keep up the great work!

The implementation of the Concerto Project & Programme system has improved our project planning and execution.

Thank you for your patience and support, we were only saying last week how much we value you and enjoy working with you.

Excited at the opportunities that Concerto presents them with for delivering real business improvement and change.

Dave's technical knowledge, ability to clearly explain matters and timely email updates alongside Rachel's customer focused approach and network of colleagues within Concerto were fully appreciated by the City of London team.

She's adept at resolving matters on the fly and demonstrates a remarkable ability to turn things around swiftly while maintaining clear and articulate communication.

Amazing product, incredible team.

David Carr was at the forefront of data migration from an old Access database to the Concerto Product, setting up simple to use templates, and challenging data sets.

The support Desk is fabulous.