Direct Rail Services awarded Ford car freight train contract
Direct Rail Services has announced that it has been awarded a contract to operate Ford Automotive rail services between Dagenham and Garston.
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DRS director comes runner up at Rail Freight Group Awards
Direct Rail Services has announced that one of their directors has been recognised for her contributions to the rail industry and making a difference to…
Train person job vacancies with Direct Rail Services
Direct Rail Services has announced that they have some vacancies at some of their depots. Opportunities have become available at DRS’ Motherwell, Rugby and Crewe…
DRS Open Day set to take place this July
Direct Rail Services will be holding their annual open day this July as it opens its doors to the public. The Open Day will take…
New DRS service from Tilbury to Grangemouth
Direct Rail Services has announced that they have partnered with Forth Ports and Eddie Stobart to introduce a new weekend service. The new service will…
Class 37 locomotive named Blackpool Tower
As part of the 125th-anniversary celebrations, a DRS Class 37 locomotive has been renamed ‘Blackpool Tower’ for the North West’s most famous landmark. Carrying the…
DRS locomotive to visit Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway has announced that a Direct Rail Services locomotive will be heading to their Mixed Traffic and Diesel Gala. The…
Class 37 locomotive farewell raises £6,000 for charity
Northern and Direct Rail Services said farewell to the Class 37s in Cumbria recently with a charity farewell service. The train operator has now announced…
Sixth Golden Whistle award for Direct Rail Services
Direct Rail Services has announced that they have received the prestigious Golden Whistle Award for the sixth time running. They have also been officially declared…
WATCH: Class 37 locomotive farewell tour in Cumbria
Northern and Direct Rail Services operated their Class 37 farewell train on Friday 11th January 2019, and we have been lucky enough to be sent…