O Come All Ye Freight-Full: Avalanche of Christmas goods to be delivered by rail freight this yearIssued on behalf of the Rail Delivery Group. Rail freight operator Direct Rail Services (DRS) is playing a vital role in delivering Christmas across the country. You’ll often see DRS’s freight trains passing through Carlisle station as they transport everything from Christmas crackers to wrapping paper from Daventry, Northamptonshire

Direct Rail Services’ Class 88s run the length of the East Coast Main Line for the first time.

Direct Rail Services has been awarded a new contract to operate Ford automotive rail services between Dagenham and Garston.

Thinking of a new career in the rail industry? We have exciting opportunities for Train Persons at our Motherwell, Rugby and Crewe depots.

Direct Rail Services are delighted to announce that Debbie Francis, Managing Director has recently received well-deserved recognition for being shortlisted for Corporate Leader and making it to the finals for Director of the Year and Business Women of the Year. As Debbie drives forward in her career, she leads the way inspiring everyone around her to achieve their goals.

Direct Rail Services (DRS) has raised £10,000 for charities and local causes as part of its annual Open Day. Around 2,000 visitors attended the event, held at the firm’s Kingmoor Depot in Carlisle, on July 20, which also saw the official naming of two locomotives.

Forth Ports in partnership with Eddie Stobart and Direct Rail Services announce a new weekend service linking, for the first time by rail, the ports of Tilbury and Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port.