When it comes to taking freight from road to rail, every little helps 😉 Direct Rail Services #FreightFriday

This fantastic work was funded through our Sponsorship and Donations Fund, which is just one of the many ways our open day helps the communities in which we operate.

We recently completed a major project with Nuclear Restoration Services and Nuclear Transport Solutions to make more than 1,000 drums of #LowLevelWaste permanently safe, sooner at our Repository site – saving valuable disposal space and taxpayer money. Read more: ow.ly/zBGU50QRmge 1/2

Our rail division has taken delivery of 25 new rail box wagons. These wagons are essential for construction work and will help our NDA partners reduce their use of road transport, cutting road traffic and reducing CO2 emissions by 76%. #railfreight Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

🥳 Tickets for our 2024 open day are now available to buy - directrailservices.com/drs-charity-op…

It’s #FreightFriday! Rail freight forms the backbone of our economy – delivering the goods (and the raw materials) for industry, as well as vital supplies, stock for supermarkets, and lots more. This train is hauling refrigerated containers for fresh food. Direct Rail Services

Direct Rail Services 68004 "Rapid" and 88007 "Electra" as they pass through Crewe working 6C53 0625 Crewe Coal Yard (DRS) to Sellafield B.N.F . (24/05/24)

This year’s DRS open day has sold out! Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, we can’t wait to see you all in July. “Please visit our website to view information regarding the day - directrailservices.com/open-day-sold-…

Our nameplate auction is now live – get your hands on an authentic loco nameplate. 🔒 Sealed bid auction - highest bidder wins. 📅Deadline for email bids: Friday 5 July 2024, 2pm. 📍In-person bids accepted at our Carlisle Open Day. More information – directrailservices.com/nameplate-auct…

🎉We’re really excited for tomorrow's open day in Carlisle. 🎉 Please take the time to read through the details on our website, and please remember it’s a ticket only event and these cannot be purchased on the day. directrailservices.com/open-day-sold-…

🥳🎉Today’s the day! We can’t wait to see you all at 10am at our Kingmoor depot. Please take the time to read through the details on our website, and please remember it’s a ticket only event and these cannot be purchased on the day. directrailservices.com/open-day-sold-…

We've published the results of the nameplate auction on our website. Thank you to everyone who bid and to everyone who took part in the open day. directrailservices.com/nameplate-auct…

This year's open day was a huge success, raising over £65,000 for charities and good causes, and we welcomed over 1,500 people to our depot in Carlisle. Read more - directrailservices.com/rail-event-pro…

Looking back on our Rail Open Day a few weeks ago, we're still buzzing from the amazing turnout! 🚂 It was a fantastic day filled with learning, exploration, and community spirit. Thanks to everyone who joined us and made it unforgettable! #RailOpenDay #Throwback #Community

Great videos of our ultra-low CO2 rail freight.

🚀 Our team is thrilled to represent NTS in the global conversation on nuclear transport. We're excited to engage with industry leaders, share our expertise in safe and efficient nuclear logistics, and explore the latest innovations in the field, join us at stand 19. 🌍

Safely transporting spent fuel, which has been used to generate ultra-low carbon electricity. ⚡️

DRS is offering Class 37, Class 57 & MK2 Coach Materials for sale and a tender has been issued for bids. directrailservices.com/class-37-class…

We’re thrilled to have been recognised for our work to improve safety across the business. Congratulations to everyone involved in the project. 🥳 #rfgawards #railfreight #safety