Class 88 Locomotive
DRS are proud to unveil the eagerly awaited Class 88 Locomotive in her new livery.
DRS Open Day 2016 – A Great Success
DRS’s Flagship event took place on Saturday 23rd July 2016 at our Gresty Bridge Depot in Crewe and was officially opened by DRS Managing Director Debbie Francis. The annual event raises money for charitable causes and we are delighted to announce that a record braking £21,000 was raised at this year's event ………….Thank you everyone!
DRS Open Day 2016
Read the latest news regarding our annual Charity Open Day at Gresty Bridge Depot in Crewe on Saturday 23rd July 2016.
DRS Managing Director Appointed
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today announced the appointment of Debbie Francis as the new Managing Director of Direct Rail Services (DRS).
DRS Head Office on the Move
Direct Rail Services Ltd has moved Head Office to a new location in Carlisle.
DRS Score Hat-Trick at Golden Whistle Award 2016
DRS scored a hat-trick of success at this year’s Golden Whistle Awards in London where they were declared, for the third year running, Officially “The Best Performing Rail Freight Operator” taking home the prestigious Golden Whistle Award.
Forth Road Bridge Closure
DRS support Abellio Scotrail to provide 58,000 extra seats.
DRS Supporting Cumbrian Flood Recovery
As Cumbria continues to recover and clean up following the devastating floods DRS are doing their bit to support the County during this difficult time.
Winter Development Train
Transport Minister Derek Mackay joins the Winter Development Train into Glasgow Station to launch ScotRail Alliances' Winter Roadshow
DRS Managing Director moves on
After 17 years of leading the development of DRS from a small scale nuclear rail freight operation to consistently the best performing UK Rail Freight Operator, Managing Director Neil McNicholas is moving on.