Lost something on public transport?

How to track down an item left on a bus, train, tram, or taxi by contacting the right transport operator.

Items left on buses, trains, trams, and taxis around East Midlands are usually handed in to the operator's lost property team — the trick is contacting the right one quickly.

Identify the operator. Note the route, line, or company and the rough time. Each operator runs its own lost property process.
Submit a lost property report. Use the operator's online form or phone line as soon as possible; recovered items are logged against your description.
For taxis and rideshare, contact the driver or company directly through your booking or app receipt.
Keep your reference. Save any report number so you can chase it up.
Post a listing. Add a listing for East Midlands in case a fellow passenger picked it up.

Check the local transport resources below for the operators serving East Midlands.

Helpful resources for East Midlands

National Rail lost property
Items lost on trains

Recent reports in East Midlands

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Lost flutes in Nottingham, East Midlands

Last Tuesday around 7:05 p.m., I was leaving a rehearsal space behind the Council House and Old Market Square in Nottingham when my two flutes slipped from my backpack and vanished. One is a silver concert flute in a sturdy black case; the other is a wooden flute with a brass headjoint. I walked toward Stoney Street and along the River Trent, asking shopkeepers and peering into doorways, but they’re gone. Music has always been my anchor, and these flutes are essential for lessons I’m giving at college; I’m hopeful that someone who loves a tune found them and kept them safe.

Old Market Square, near the Council House, Nottingham 2 days ago

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Lost Ties near Old Market Square, Nottingham

On Tuesday at 11:45 AM, I was browsing a rack of ties at a stall near Old Market Square in Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom when a strong gust whipped my jacket and my ties slipped from a zip pocket. I dashed after them across the cobbles, past the tram stop, but they disappeared into the crowd. They’re part of my interview outfit, and losing them has me stressing about my upcoming presentation. I’d give anything to see them again—if they’re found anywhere around Nottingham’s city center, I’d be grateful beyond words.

near Old Market Square tram stop, Nottingham 6 days ago

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LOST: Student ID in East Midlands

Hi, I’m Sophie Walker. I realized at 9:10 PM last Friday that my Student ID vanished somewhere around the Victoria Centre in Nottingham, East Midlands. Losing it has made library and lecture access feel uncertain, which is stressful in a busy term. I retraced my steps from the bus stop on Fletcher Gate to Market Square and the cinema foyer, but I didn’t spot it. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that someone honest handed it in or that this listing helps the finder recognize it and return it to its rightful place in Nottingham.

near the Victoria Centre, Nottingham 8 days ago

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Lost radios near Nottingham Station, East Midlands

Last night, around 7:45 p.m., I realized my radios were lost as I walked away from a snack van near Nottingham Station in the East Midlands. I had paused to check my bag after a quick chat with a friend, and when I turned back toward the street, they were gone. They’re a small pair of portable radios, one in a brown leather case and the other with a blue strap; they’re a little scratched but very sentimental because they belonged to my late grandfather and helped me stay connected to family radio programs. I’m hoping someone picked them up and kept them safe near the station, where I last remember standing.

near Nottingham Station 14 days ago

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Lost travel adapters in Nottingham

At 9:15 a.m. today, I realised my travel adapters were gone from the outer pocket of my backpack while I stood in Nottingham's Market Square, near the tram stop, in the East Midlands. The pair are small and white, one with a red sticker and the other with a blue cable tie—easy to spot if you know what you’re looking for. They’re essential for charging my phone and camera during this trip, and I’m feeling pretty unsettled about being unable to power through my plans. If you’ve seen them around the Market Square or the nearby cafe steps, I’d be grateful to be reunited with them.

Nottingham Market Square, by the tram stop 17 days ago

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LOST: Chargers in East Midlands

I was leaving a café by Nottingham's Market Square around 6:10 p.m. last Monday when I realized my chargers were gone from my bag. The two cables matter to me—one green with a frayed end, the other black with a cracked USB-C tip. They’re not just wires; they’re how I stay connected during long study sessions in the East Midlands. If anyone finds them, I’d be grateful for this listing to help me get back to my routine.

Nottingham Market Square tram stop 29 days ago