DRS supporting the Cumbrian community

Monday 30th November 2009

Direct Rail Services (DRS) a national rail freight operator with head office in Cumbria  has stepped in to provide support for the Cumbrian community devastated by flooding.

The damaged to roads and bridges is causing travel disruption resulting in the surge in demand for local rail services. DRS is working on behalf of  Northern Rail to provide additional capacity operating between Maryport, Flimby, Workington North and Workington in addition to the normal rail services provided by Northern Rail.

For rail travel information, please visit : www.northernrail.org

Please visit link to view latest news on DRS running the new shuttle service ; http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8385656.stm?ls