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O Come All Ye Freight-Full: Avalanche of Christmas goods to be delivered by rail freight this year
O Come All Ye Freight-Full: Avalanche of Christmas goods to
Direct Rail Services award success
Direct Rail Services’ Class 88s run the length of the East Coast Main Line for the first time.
Class 88s breaking new ground
Direct Rail Services’ Class 88s run the length of the East Coast Main Line for the first time.
New Year new Ford contract for Direct Rail Services
Direct Rail Services has been awarded a new contract to operate Ford automotive rail services between Dagenham and Garston.
Debbie wins prestigious award at Women of the Year Awards
Direct Rail Services’ (DRS) Managing Director has won the ‘Woman with Edge’ award at this year’s prestigious Women of the Year Awards.
DRS director named as one of the best in the Rail Freight Group Awards
A Direct Rail Services (DRS) director has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to the rail industry and making a difference to the lives of colleagues.
Exciting Train Person opportunities at our Motherwell, Rugby and Crewe depots
Thinking of a new career in the rail industry? We have exciting opportunities for Train Persons at our Motherwell, Rugby and Crewe depots.
Well done Debbie!
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 raise £10k for charities and local causes
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.
New service Tilbury to Grangemouth
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.
Blackpool Tower rides again
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.
DRS comes out on top
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.