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
Nuclear Transport Solutions’ rail division has launched a new locomotive design at this year’s Low Carbon Logistics event in Mossend, Scotland. As part of the programme for COP26, Low Carbon Logistics was developed to celebrate innovation in the rail freight sector and showcase its environmental benefits. The UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) brings governments, experts and scientists together to accelerate action towards
Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) rail division has named a locomotive The Poppy in honour of the Royal British Legion’s Centenary year, Remembrance Day and all of those in our armed forces. Direct Rail Services (DRS) is proud to support the Royal British Legion and many of DRS’s employees are former forces personnel. Locomotive 68033 was named in a ceremony at Euston Station on Saturday 30
Direct Rail Services (DRS) is selling off heritage locomotives and carriages as it modernises its fleet. The sale will see all the Class 20s, which were DRS’s first engines and have been with the company for over 25 years, sold, as well as a selection of their Class 37s, 57s, and MK2 coaches. There will also be a selection of Class 20, Class 57 and
Direct Rail Services employee wins the Young Rail Professional honour at glittering awards ceremony. The prestigious Rail Freight Group awards, held on Thursday 9 September at the De Vere Latimer Hotel near Chesham in Buckinghamshire, showcases excellence in all aspects of rail freight and the benefits it brings to the country. This year, 22-year-old Andrew Burton, who is a Train Planner for Direct Rail Services
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has named locomotive 66303 “Rail Riders 2020” in honour of the rail members club. Originally running from 1981 to 1991, Rail Riders was reformed into the rail enthusiasts’ club it is today. It relaunched on 29 February 2020 and has had to battle Covid restrictions ever since, while all the while growing to 600 members in just over a year, and
