The Clipper Race is one of the biggest challenges of the competitive world and an endurance test like no other. With no previous sailing necessary, it's a record breaking 40,000 nautical miles race around the world on a 70-foot ocean racing yacht.
The HTG have recently purchased the locomotive from DRS. The loco is based at the Great Central Railway, Loughborough and will operate throughout the year on its services.
DRS sponsored the launch event for the North West Region Women in Rail event.
DRS Win 'Rail Freight Project of the Year'
The first ever joint Women in Nuclear and Women in Rail event, sponsored by Balfour Beatty, Carne Whitney and Nuclear Institute, kicked off on 23 October to a great start with attendees mingling at the networking and wine tasting event held in West Cumbria.
DRS’s Flagship event took place on Saturday 22nd July 2017 at our Kingmoor Depot in Carlisle. The annual event raises money for charities and local causes and we are delighted to announce that a record breaking £29,000 was raised at this year's event! Thank you everyone!
DRS auctioned some nameplates at the Open Day on Saturday, July 22nd.
The annual DRS Charity Open Day will take place at our Kingmoor depot in Carlisle on Saturday 22nd July 2017.
DRS received the Golden Whistle Award for the fourth time running in London where they were officially declared “The Best Performing Rail Freight Operator”, taking home the prestigious award.
Direct Rail Services’ Class 88002 locomotive is the first to arrive from Stadler Rail, Valencia. Ten Class 88 locomotives have been ordered in partnership with Beacon Rail Leasing Limited.
