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DRS Open Day 2016
Read the latest news regarding our annual Charity Open Day at Gresty Bridge Depot in Crewe on Saturday 23rd July 2016.
DRS Managing Director Appointed
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today announced the appointment of Debbie Francis as the new Managing Director of Direct Rail Services (DRS).
DRS Head Office on the Move
Direct Rail Services Ltd has moved Head Office to a new location in Carlisle.
DRS Score Hat-Trick at Golden Whistle Award 2016
DRS scored a hat-trick of success at this year’s Golden Whistle Awards in London where they were declared, for the third year running, Officially “The Best Performing Rail Freight Operator” taking home the prestigious Golden Whistle Award.
Forth Road Bridge Closure
DRS support Abellio Scotrail to provide 58,000 extra seats.
DRS Supporting Cumbrian Flood Recovery
As Cumbria continues to recover and clean up following the devastating floods DRS are doing their bit to support the County during this difficult time.
Winter Development Train
Transport Minister Derek Mackay joins the Winter Development Train into Glasgow Station to launch ScotRail Alliances' Winter Roadshow
DRS Managing Director moves on
After 17 years of leading the development of DRS from a small scale nuclear rail freight operation to consistently the best performing UK Rail Freight Operator, Managing Director Neil McNicholas is moving on.
RFG Environmental Innovation Award 2015
It was a three way celebration at this year's Rail Freight Group awards as Tesco Distribution, Eddie Stobart Ltd and Direct Rail Services were awarded the Environmental Innovation Award 2015 for their rail freight services.
DRS Class 68 Fleet Grows
DRS are excited to announce the order for a further seven Class 68 locomotives from its partner Vossloh, bringing the total number of locos in the UK fleet to thirty two.
Video: 20th Anniversary Charity Open Day
See highlights of our Charity Open Day by clicking on the link on the right hand side of this page.
DRS 20th Anniversary Charity Open Day 2015: Round-up
The event was a huge success with over 3,000 visitors and over £13,000 raised for charitable causes.