DRS takes delivery of 25 new JNA-Z box wagons A fleet of 25 brand new JNA-Z box wagons, from VTG Rail UK, has entered traffic. The wagons were built by WH Davis at its Shirebrook facility and will be operated by Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) rail division DRS. The new wagons are soon to enter traffic. Each wagon’s gross laden weight is 101.6 tonnes, and
Direct Rail Services (DRS) is delighted to announce that their charity open day returns later this year. The open day shows behind the scenes at one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators and is an event for all the family. Visitors will get to look around the company’s maintenance depot in Carlisle, sit in the driver’s seat of a variety of locomotives, ask
Direct Rail Services (DRS) is to retire its iconic Class 37 locomotives, marking the end of an era for these stalwarts of the rail industry. The decision comes as part of DRS's commitment to the environment, fleet modernisation and adapting to evolving operational needs. Since their introduction, the Class 37 locomotives have played a vital role in DRS's operations, from nuclear flask trains to freight
NTS has announced that, following a competitive recruitment process, Gottfried Eymer has been appointed as its Managing Director – Rail. Gottfried will be responsible for driving NTS’s rail business forward by continuing to deliver high-quality operations for customers in the nuclear and wider rail freight and logistics sectors while looking to expand its offering into new markets. A fully qualified lawyer, Gottfried has more than
A Direct Rail Services (DRS) engineering apprentice has been recognised for her commitment, dedication and outstanding work, at a national awards ceremony. NTS’s rail division was at the prestigious Rail Freight Group (RFG) awards on 7 September, where Molly Cooke was awarded ‘runner up’ in the Young Rail Professional category. Molly, who’s in her final year as an apprentice at DRS’s Kingmoor depot in Carlisle,
Class 37 locos offered for sale DRS is offering three locomotives for sale – 37069, 37402 and 37423 are now available for bids as part of the operators on-going modernisation journey. The process will run until 7 July 2023 and is another chapter in DRS’s push for lower carbon locomotives and ambitious fleet modernisation plans. The sale will be conducted through an e-Procurement system called
DRS open day to become biennial event Direct Rail Services (DRS) is to change its open day to a biennial event, taking place every two years. Nuclear Transport Solutions’ rail division has taken the decision to allow more planning time between events. The next open day is scheduled to take place in 2024 at the firm’s Kingmoor depot, Carlisle. Julie Nerney, NTS Interim Managing Director
NTS has appointed Julie Nerney as Interim Rail Director following Chris Connelly’s decision to step down as NTS Rail Director and Managing Director of DRS. Julie has been Director of Transformation at NTS for the last two years and prior to joining the organisation has had a successful career starting, running and leading several businesses in the transport and safety sectors and beyond. This included
National Rail Awards success Direct Rail Services (DRS) has won a prestigious award for its innovative refrigerated rail service with supermarket giant Tesco DRS and Tesco won the Freight and Logistics Achievement of the Year award at this year’s National Rail Awards. The awards showcase excellence in all aspects of the rail industry and are one of the most prominent in the rail calendar. The
Hot award for cool service Direct Rail Services (DRS) wins prestigious award for growing rail freight in exciting new areas. The Rail Freight Group awards, held earlier this month, showcase excellence in all aspects of rail freight and the benefit it brings to the country. This year, DRS, in partnership with Tesco, won the “driving rail freight growth” category for the introduction of their refrigerated
