On Saturday 25th October 2014 we say goodbye to one of the Stalwarts of the Virgin Trains' fleet. Fondly nicknamed the Pretendolino, our MK III set (or WB64 if we are being strictly correct) will make its last ever journey in Virgin Trains' colours.
Class 68's to the fore as they tee off their career on their "First" Passenger Service.
DRS are pleased to announce the order for an additional ten Class 68 Locomotives from its partner Vossloh, bringing the total number of locos in the UK fleet to twenty-five.
DRS are delighted to announce that the New Class 68 Locomotive has won the Rail Freight Group Environmental Innovation Award 2014.
On Saturday 19th July 2014 DRS welcomed over three thousand visitors to our annual charity event that this year was hosted at our Gresty Bridge Depot in Crewe.
In June, DRS began a two-year contract to provide a locomotive hauled service to support Abellio Greater Anglia's passenger service in the Norfolk Broads.
DRS are delighted to announce that they have signed an agreement with Chiltern Railways to provide six Class 68 locomotives which will service in the Birmingham to London Marylebone Mainline route.
From 1st June 2014, DRS has provided a Class 57/3 locomotive to haul First Great Western's sleeper service, the Night Riveria Train and associated empty coach movements.
Tickets are now on sale for our annual Charity Open Day via the web-shop. We look forward to seeing you there where we'll be showcasing our brand new Class 68 locomotive.
DRS have been presented with a prestigious industry award for being the UK's 'Best Performing Rail Freight Operator' at this year’s “The Golden Whistle Awards”.
