Rail extravaganza huge success Direct Rail Services’ (DRS) open day sees over 3,500 people gather for a family fun day, while raising thousands of pounds for deserving causes. Back after a long absence due to the pandemic, Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) rail division, DRS, once again opened their gates to families and enthusiasts from across the country at their open day in Crewe. This year’s
The fourth tranche of Direct Rail Services’ (DRS) heritage stock is now available for sale. This sale will see 10 Class 37 locomotives on a buy and lease back scheme, and also three other locomotives offered for sale. Locomotives 37218, 37401, 37419, 37402, 37407, 37422, 37423, 37424, 37425, 37716 are all offered as part of the buy and lease back scheme. Locomotives 37069, 37602 and
Direct Rail Services (DRS) is making changes to its planned open day ticketing. Due to a huge increase in demand, DRS has taken the decision to make their annual open day a ticket only event. In previous years, tickets have been available to purchase on the day but due to the increase in expected numbers all tickets must be pre-ordered. Tickets are available from DRS’s
The third tranche of Direct Rail Services’ (DRS) heritage stock is now available for sale. This sale will see four Class 37 and two Class 57 locomotives available to buy through a competitive online bidding process. You can find the full list on the website - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=DRS Locomotives 37038, 37059, 37259, 37409, 57003, 57007 are all offered as part of the sale and an opportunity
We’re pleased to announce that the DRS charity open day will take place at our Gresty Bridge Depot, Crewe on Saturday 16 July 10am - 4pm. The much-awaited event returns to welcome you behind the scenes of a rail freight depot. Bring the family along for a great day out and learn about all things DRS. Our friendly team and industry experts will be guiding
A major project to dispose of more than 1,000 stainless steel drums of waste has successfully completed its initial rail transfer. A major project to dispose of more than 1,000 stainless steel drums of waste at Nuclear Waste Services’ Low Level Waste Repository site from the Winfrith Magnox site, each weighing around one tonne, has successfully completed its initial rail transfer. The project, which has
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has been named the ‘Best Performing Rail Freight Operator’ for the ninth year running at the Golden Whistle awards. The prestigious Golden Whistles, organised by Modern Railways and the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators, are awarded on operational performance and DRS has been, once again, recognised as the UK’s most reliable freight operator. This is the first time in two years
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has extended its partnership with UK’s biggest supermarket chain. Nuclear Transport Solutions’ rail division has signed a new three-year deal with supermarket giant Tesco. The new deal will see DRS continue to supply, and expand, rail operations across the country in their established partnership. Chris Connelly, NTS Deputy CEO and Rail Director, said: “This is fantastic news and is a testament
The second collection of Direct Rail Services’ (DRS) heritage stock is now available for sale. This sale will see a number of Class 37, 57 and DBSO carriages available to buy. There are also two DVT vehicles offered. The items will be available for sale through a competitive online bidding process. You can find the full list on the website - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=DRS Bidders will need
Tesco and DRS partner on a new refrigerated rail freight service that will take 40 lorries off the road for every journey it makes Helping Tesco to deliver Christmas, the service will run seven days a week and replace 7.3 million road miles with greener distribution New service supports Tesco’s commitment to reach net zero emissions in its operations by 2035 Tesco and Direct Rail
