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Press Release
07/07/08
Direct Rail Services announces another intermodal rail freight service
Direct Rail Services Limited (DRS) announces a third intermodal service for Scottish road haulier John G Russells following the hugely successful two of services from Daventry to Coatbridge currently operating 5 days a week.
The demands for freight to be moved by rail demonstrate the commitment from distributors and suppliers to the government’s ‘green’ agenda in reducing the impact of global warming.
The combined three intermodal services for John G Russells is estimated to remove over 37,000 lorries off the UK congested roads each year and that is equivalent to 420,200 lorry miles and a savings of 105,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Chris Connelly, Commercial Director for DRS said “ We have a commitment to remove as many lorries off the roads as possible and transfer the capacity to rail and working with John G Russells over the last few years have clearly demonstrated the benefits of intermodal transportation. We look forward to deliver these benefits to our customers and creating a benchmark by which all rail freight is judged”.
Eva Foran – Communications Liaison Manager – 01228 406516
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