East Midlands Railway (EMR)

East Midlands Railway (EMR)

@EastMidRailway

Welcome to EMR. We run intercity trains between London and South Yorkshire via the East Midlands, and regional services throughout the East Midlands.

United Kingdom https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/ Joined 2008-10-15 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

79,370

Followers

185

Following

335,793

Tweets

1.3

Avg Engagement

665

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @EastMidRailway's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2008-10-15
  • Verification:No
  • Location:United Kingdom

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:1.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:0.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

On average, tweets receive 147 likes and 21 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. The account actively promotes events and services to boost interaction.

1.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

0.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

3,769

Total Likes

599

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

0

75th Percentile

306

Top Tweet

0.02

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

4.0%

Original

95.7%

Replies

0.3%

Retweets

0.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.8%

With Media

20.9%

With Links

1.6%

With #Tags

97.4%

With @Mentions

7.5%

With Emojis

155

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

24.1

Reply/Original Ratio

0.1

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

78.5%

Weekday Posts

21.5%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#emrupdate (19) #communityrailweek (10) #dl20 (8) #worldcupofstations (7) #emr (4) #eastmidlandsrail (4) #worldwildlifeday (4) #customerservice (3) #newjob (3) #weareemr (3)

Most Mentioned

@eastmidlandsrailway (165) @swfc (57) @barnsleyfc (53) @nationalrailenq (52) @thetrainline (34) @northernassist (30) @lner (20) @networkrail (18) @crosscountryuk (17) @patrickdby (14)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 129 (4%)
Replies 3,109 (96%)
Retweets 10 (0%)
Quote Tweets 1 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 10 retweets (0% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes rail passengers, commuters, and regional travelers interested in train services. The account also targets potential customers and local communities.

Average

Audience Quality

22.9%

Suspicion Index

32.9%

Low-Quality %

35

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

46.6%

Empty Bio

27.6%

<10 Tweets

9.4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

41.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

87.3%

No URL

19.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

4,519,847

Total Potential Reach

35

Median Follower Reach

186

75th Percentile Reach

6.1%

>1K followers

0.5%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

53.4%

Creators

5,337 accounts

19.1%

Consumers

1,907 accounts

27.6%

Dormant

2,756 accounts

34

Verified Followers

0.34% of total

7.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.14

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United Kingdom (251) London, England (250) Nottingham, England (210) England, United Kingdom (197) London (169) Sheffield, England (109) Nottingham (106) UK (101) Leicester, England (86) Derby, England (70)

34

Verified Followers

0.34% of total

1,190

Protected Accounts

11.9% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@BillionMagazine 246,851 Luxury Sales Jets, Yachts, Supercars
@ShappiKhorsandi 235,920 Stand-up comedian stand-up comedy, author, theatre
@wesstreeting 185,465 Politician Politics, Child Poverty, Labour
@Sandragogglebox 97,285 TV Personality Reality TV, Entertainment, Pantomimes
@chilternrailway 96,205 Transportation trains, travel, customer service
@FPL_Harry 94,306 YouTuber Fantasy Premier League, Youtuber, Podcaster
@tammiew 90,302 Actress Hollyoaks, F1, Cheese
@Visiongeo 88,983 Philanthropist NGO funding, Philanthropy, Travel
@stewartgardner 69,804 Sports Journalist Sports, Manchester United, Commentator
@_FLEX4U 64,154 Graphic Designer Artist, Graphics, Writer

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (360) love (340) life (217) lover (180) music (167) enthusiast (153) uk (148) mum (141) train (121) student (120)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#nffc (25) #lfc (6) #gtto (6) #dcfc (5) #coys (5) #avfc (5) #music (5) #lcfc (4) #mufc (4) #coyr (4)

5,341

Followers With Bio

4,659

Followers Without Bio

53.41%

% With Bio

46.59%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

1,147

Combined Engagement

1,005

Total Likes

142

Total Retweets

229

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Railway Services Regional Travel Customer Engagement Events Brand Promotion Visual Content Community Interaction
East Midlands Railw…
@EastMidRailway

3 in 1 ✅ The brand new Luton Airport Express is captured with the Luton DART and a @Ryanair 737 👋🏻 📸 - https://t.co/MXsNu2PjRK https://t.co/r3F0FgdH29

2023-03-28
Retweets: 18 Likes: 288 Engagement: 306
East Midlands Railw…
@EastMidRailway

To help celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend, we'll be giving out a limited number of scones onboard our services to London to First Class passengers tomorrow and Friday 🇬🇧 The question is - do you put jam or cream on first? https://t.co/qNwThL2z74

2023-05-03
Retweets: 39 Likes: 238 Engagement: 277
East Midlands Railw…
@EastMidRailway

Another wonderful capture from our very own (IG)the_train_guard! Who recognises the station? It's quite an easy guess... https://t.co/5qZHCAamXv https://t.co/FKcCAspsjg

2023-04-05
Retweets: 12 Likes: 200 Engagement: 212
East Midlands Railw…
@EastMidRailway

Have you spotted any of our EMR Connect trains proudly wearing a new badge? Launching later this month, the Luton Airport Express service will take you from central London to Luton Airport in as little as 32 minutes, from just £10. https://t.co/6sxBOfwuDI https://t.co/Auv5c7drh

2023-03-10
Retweets: 13 Likes: 192 Engagement: 205
East Midlands Railw…
@EastMidRailway

⚠️Heading to @swfc v @BarnsleyFC at Wembley on Monday 29 May? Fewer services between Sheffield &amp; London St Pancras due to major engineering work. Queuing in place. Allow extra time for your journey. Services will be extremely busy. More info: https://t.co/4NEmS3fZ7X

2023-05-22
Retweets: 60 Likes: 87 Engagement: 147

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights new services and events, such as the Luton Airport Express and Coronation celebrations, which can drive engagement. Collaborations with users like @the_train_guard help build community and authenticity. Sharing visually appealing content, such as train captures and station photos, enhances brand appeal and user interaction.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 79,370
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @EastMidRailway reveals an growing Twitter presence with 79,370 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 1.3 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025