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Nameplate Auction at DRS Open Day
DRS auctioned some nameplates at the Open Day on Saturday, July 22nd.
DRS Charity Open Day 2017
The annual DRS Charity Open Day will take place at our Kingmoor depot in Carlisle on Saturday 22nd July 2017.
Golden Whistle Winners 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.
Class 88 Arrival in the UK
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.
DRS Provide Award Winning Customer Care
Direct Rail Services have been awarded the Customer Care Award 2016 at the Rail Freight Group Awards for providing First Class Customer Care during the most challenging times.
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.