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Press Release
06/09/07
Direct Rail Services Limited and Eddie Stobart Limited have beaten off stiff competition from some of the country’s major rail companies to jointly win the ‘Freight Achievement of the Year’ Award in the prestigious National Rail Award 2007. DRS has a contract to transport goods on behalf of Tesco between Grangemouth and Daventry running five days a week by rail utilising DRS’ new low emission environmentally friendly Class 66 locomotive carrying Eddie Stobart’s livery.
DRS is an established rail freight company who has achieved an unrivalled levels of performance in terms of reliable and timely service deliveries. Today the company has gained recognition of excellence in the rail freight industry.
The award is for the recognition as a major contributor to the UK rail freight during this year and the Tesco traffic which has been voted to have the most significant environmental impact supporting government legislation of lowering harmful emissions and promoting the switch from road to rail. DRS’ partnership with Eddie Stobart and Tesco is demonstrating a successful trend to integrated transport solution.
Direct Rail Services Managing Director Neil McNicholas said “ We are delighted to win this award and it is a testament to the efforts of all staff involved in making this service a success and we are totally committed to delivering the best service and these awards recognise the hard work being done every day”. Commercial Director, Chris Connelly adds that ‘Running a successful rail business is about working closely with our industry partners and building a strong relationship with Network Rail to enable us to deliver a punctual and reliable service”
Contact Details for DRS Ltd
Eva Foran
Communications Liaison Manager
Kingmoor Depot
Etterby Road
Carlisle CA3 9NZ
Tel: 01228 406516
Mobile: 07736899055
Email: eva.foran@drsl.co.uk
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