Tag: Direct Rail Services

Book Review: Trains Through Nuneaton by John Jackson

This book describes the importance of Nuneaton as a railway crossroads, and…

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Direct Rail Services and Tesco gains top award at the National Rail Awards

At the National Rail Awards DRS and Tesco won the Freight and…

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Direct Rail Services celebrates major win at The Rail Freight Group Awards

The rail operator has been recognised for its innovative work with Tesco's…

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Class 68 locomotive set for East Lancashire Railway visit

The East Lancashire Railway has announced that TransPennine Express Class 68 No.…

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Class 20 locomotive and DRS loco to visit the Mid Norfolk Railway

At the end of this month, the Mid Norfolk Railway is to…

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ASLEF reveal that train drivers are to take part in further strike action

Train drivers have opted to hold a walkout at 12 rail operating…

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Rail Minister visits Tesco’s Essex rail distribution centre

On 21st July, Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP, and Thurrock MP Jackie…

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DRS Open Day in Crewe raises nearly £40,000 for charity

Over 3,500 people attended Direct Rail Services’ open day at Crewe for…

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Direct Rail Services puts 12 Class 37 locomotives up for sale

Direct Rail Services has confirmed its plans for the remaining twelve Class…

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