Direct Rail Services has been awarded a new contract to operate Ford automotive rail services between Dagenham and Garston.

Thinking of a new career in the rail industry? We have exciting opportunities for Train Persons at our Motherwell, Rugby and Crewe depots.

Direct Rail Services are delighted to announce that Debbie Francis, Managing Director has recently received well-deserved recognition for being shortlisted for Corporate Leader and making it to the finals for Director of the Year and Business Women of the Year. As Debbie drives forward in her career, she leads the way inspiring everyone around her to achieve their goals.

Direct Rail Services (DRS) has raised £10,000 for charities and local causes as part of its annual Open Day. Around 2,000 visitors attended the event, held at the firm’s Kingmoor Depot in Carlisle, on July 20, which also saw the official naming of two locomotives.

Forth Ports in partnership with Eddie Stobart and Direct Rail Services announce a new weekend service linking, for the first time by rail, the ports of Tilbury and Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port.

A DRS Class 37 locomotive has been renamed 'Blackpool Tower' as part of the 125th anniversary celebrations for the North West's most famous landmark.

Direct Rail Services has been named ‘Top Employer’ at the 2019 Women in Rail Awards. DRS’ engineer, Lisa Graham, was also shortlisted as ‘Female Apprentice of the Year’ at the prestigious event in London earlier this month.

Debbie Francis, Direct Rail Services’ Managing Director, was announced as the winner of the Inclusivity Award at the IOD North West and Isle of Man Awards 2019 in Manchester last night.