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.
DRS support to Cumbrian Coast services
DRS are delighted to announce we have now signed an agreement with Northern Rail to provide Locomotives and passenger coaching stock.
DRS strikes Gold for the second year running
DRS are delighted to be awarded the prestigious Golden Whistle Award at this years awards ceremony
DRS to support Cumbrian Coast additional capacity
On 8th January, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin MP, announced a number of rail improvements in the north of England, including enhanced services on the Cumbrian Coast.
DRS Charity Open Day 2016: Date announced
This years Open Day will take place at our Gresty Bridge Depot in Crewe on Saturday 23rd July 2016. Tickets are on sale now!
Farewell to an Old Friend
On Saturday 25th October 2014 we say goodbye to one of the Stalwarts of the Virgin Trains' fleet. Fondly nicknamed the Pretendolino, our MK III set (or WB64 if we are being strictly correct) will make its last ever journey in Virgin Trains' colours.
Ryder Cup 2014
Class 68's to the fore as they tee off their career on their "First" Passenger Service.
DRS Expands Class 68 Fleet
DRS are pleased to announce the order for an additional ten Class 68 Locomotives from its partner Vossloh, bringing the total number of locos in the UK fleet to twenty-five.
Class 68 wins RFG Environmental Innovation Award
DRS are delighted to announce that the New Class 68 Locomotive has won the Rail Freight Group Environmental Innovation Award 2014.
DRS Open Day – Saturday 19th July 2014
On Saturday 19th July 2014 DRS welcomed over three thousand visitors to our annual charity event that this year was hosted at our Gresty Bridge Depot in Crewe.