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Press Release. Open Day at Crewe
LOCO enthusiasts from all over the country were among the 1,200 people who visited the Gresty Bridge Depot in Crewe this Saturday 19th July 2008. The day had raised almost £3000 which will be distributed to charities in Crewe and the surrounding areas.

Direct Rail Services announces another intermodal rail freight service
Direct Rail Services Limited (DRS) announces a third intermodal service for Scottish road haulier John G Russells following the hugely successful two of services from Daventry to Coatbridge currently operating 5 days a week.

Direct Rail Services launch another intermodal service with Eddie Stobart Limited and Tesco
Following the hugely successful award winning intermodal rail freight service provided by Direct Rail Services Limited (DRS) to Eddie Stobart Limited and Tesco, the company is pleased to announce the continued partnership and launch of yet another new int

Press Release. DRS Fleet News Update
DRS has recently invested in a further 4 ‘environmentally friendly’ Class 66 locomotives expected to arrive in this country in September 2008.

Open Day Announcement, Gresty Bridge Depot - Crewe
All applications must be made to gresty.openday"drsl.co.uk, clearly stating your full name and postal address.

Press Release. National Rail Awards 2007.
Direct Rail Services Limited and Eddie Stobart Limited have beaten off stiff competition from some of the country's major rail companies to jointly win the 'Freight Achievement of the Year' Award in the prestigious National Rail Award 2007.

Press Release. DRS Launch Another Intermodal Service for WH Malcolms
Direct Rail Services Limited (DRS) is pleased to announce the launch of yet another intermodal service, working in partnership with WH Malcolm Logistics Services, the Scottish haulage and distribution organisation and British Gypsum, the supplier for buil

DRS Open Day
DRS announces open day on the 7th July at kingmoor depot.

Direct Rail Services launch a new inter modal service, 19/09/06
Direct Rail Services Limited (DRS) is pleased to announce the launch of its latest inter modal service, working in partnership with Eddie Stobart, the haulage and distribution organisation and one of the world's leading international retailers Tesco PLC.

DRS and Russell, 15/07/06
Direct Rail Services (DRS) based in Carlisle has successfully expanded their intermodal service in partnership with Russell a leading Scottish-based road logistic company.