Good evening from Crewe 🌇
Off on a late night galavant to Manchester but incepted this cool machine 88010 'Aurora' running light engine to Gresty Bridge 🧊
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class88 #DRS #directrailservices #electrocat
Off on a late night galavant to Manchester but incepted this cool machine 88010 'Aurora' running light engine to Gresty Bridge 🧊
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class88 #DRS #directrailservices #electrocat
August 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Good evening from Crewe 🌇
Off on a late night galavant to Manchester but incepted this cool machine 88010 'Aurora' running light engine to Gresty Bridge 🧊
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class88 #DRS #directrailservices #electrocat
Off on a late night galavant to Manchester but incepted this cool machine 88010 'Aurora' running light engine to Gresty Bridge 🧊
#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class88 #DRS #directrailservices #electrocat
Direct Rail Services liveried 66434 occupies the sidings at York on 31/03/25. It’s just a shed, but it’s a loco, and to be honest, I’ll take that over the rest of the junk!
#Class66 #Shed #DirectRailServices #York
#Class66 #Shed #DirectRailServices #York
April 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Direct Rail Services liveried 66434 occupies the sidings at York on 31/03/25. It’s just a shed, but it’s a loco, and to be honest, I’ll take that over the rest of the junk!
#Class66 #Shed #DirectRailServices #York
#Class66 #Shed #DirectRailServices #York
A variety of wagons on 6K05, which makes for some interest. It's also a fairly lengthy train so even if I positioned myself elsewhere you'd have struggled to see the rear!
#DirectRailServices 66427 is at the helm of it this time, seen arriving in Carlisle. #freightfriday #shedwatch
#DirectRailServices 66427 is at the helm of it this time, seen arriving in Carlisle. #freightfriday #shedwatch
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
A variety of wagons on 6K05, which makes for some interest. It's also a fairly lengthy train so even if I positioned myself elsewhere you'd have struggled to see the rear!
#DirectRailServices 66427 is at the helm of it this time, seen arriving in Carlisle. #freightfriday #shedwatch
#DirectRailServices 66427 is at the helm of it this time, seen arriving in Carlisle. #freightfriday #shedwatch
A #BigCAT special for #TypeFiveFriday, as #DirectRailServices 'Big CAT' 68006 "Pride of the North" storms along the Down Barrow Hill at Chesterfield with 4E49 Daventry Drs Tesco to Doncaster iPort Tescoliner
The Crooked Spire in the back to complete the scene!
06/05/2025
The Crooked Spire in the back to complete the scene!
06/05/2025
May 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
A #BigCAT special for #TypeFiveFriday, as #DirectRailServices 'Big CAT' 68006 "Pride of the North" storms along the Down Barrow Hill at Chesterfield with 4E49 Daventry Drs Tesco to Doncaster iPort Tescoliner
The Crooked Spire in the back to complete the scene!
06/05/2025
The Crooked Spire in the back to complete the scene!
06/05/2025
68005 "Defiant" roars through a windy Wigan North Western with 4S44 to Mossend. #DirectRailServices #Wigan
(Yes I realise the headlights aren't showing, blame how the LEDs are with my phone camera.)
(Yes I realise the headlights aren't showing, blame how the LEDs are with my phone camera.)
March 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
68005 "Defiant" roars through a windy Wigan North Western with 4S44 to Mossend. #DirectRailServices #Wigan
(Yes I realise the headlights aren't showing, blame how the LEDs are with my phone camera.)
(Yes I realise the headlights aren't showing, blame how the LEDs are with my phone camera.)
“Together, we have grown rail freight, overcome challenges, embraced innovation and demonstrated what can be achieved when organisations work towards a common goal. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/tesco-and-drs-celebrate-20-years-of-rail-freight.html #DirectRailServices
Tesco and DRS celebrate 20 years of rail freight
Tesco and DRS celebrate 20 years of rail freight
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September 25, 2026 at 3:26 PM
“Together, we have grown rail freight, overcome challenges, embraced innovation and demonstrated what can be achieved when organisations work towards a common goal. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/tesco-and-drs-celebrate-20-years-of-rail-freight.html #DirectRailServices
Oh, and we got a very late 4S44 through Lancaster, while I await my next train onwards. 68004 "Rapid" is definitely living up to her name here. #DirectRailServices #intermodalfreight #Lancaster #SteelCityDoggoPhotography
June 30, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Oh, and we got a very late 4S44 through Lancaster, while I await my next train onwards. 68004 "Rapid" is definitely living up to her name here. #DirectRailServices #intermodalfreight #Lancaster #SteelCityDoggoPhotography
Nuclear drivers to train on new simulators https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/nuclear-drivers-to-train-on-new-simulators.html #carlisle #DirectRailServices #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #NuclearTransportSolutions #signalling #simulator
Nuclear drivers to train on new simulators
DRS to use simulators to train nuclear drivers
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September 23, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Visiting Class 37 37607 from Swietelsky (formerly DRS/HNRC).
#swanagerailway #dieselgala #swanage #purbeck #dorset #heritagerailway #railway #railwaystation #train #trains #class37 #swietelsky #harryneedlerailroadcompany #directrailservices #airbraked #visitingengine #diesel #mainline #highlight
#swanagerailway #dieselgala #swanage #purbeck #dorset #heritagerailway #railway #railwaystation #train #trains #class37 #swietelsky #harryneedlerailroadcompany #directrailservices #airbraked #visitingengine #diesel #mainline #highlight
May 8, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Visiting Class 37 37607 from Swietelsky (formerly DRS/HNRC).
#swanagerailway #dieselgala #swanage #purbeck #dorset #heritagerailway #railway #railwaystation #train #trains #class37 #swietelsky #harryneedlerailroadcompany #directrailservices #airbraked #visitingengine #diesel #mainline #highlight
#swanagerailway #dieselgala #swanage #purbeck #dorset #heritagerailway #railway #railwaystation #train #trains #class37 #swietelsky #harryneedlerailroadcompany #directrailservices #airbraked #visitingengine #diesel #mainline #highlight
Class 20 locomotives were built from 1957, with twenty ordered by British Railways (BR) for its 1955 Modernisation Plan. #bachmann #class_20 #DirectRailServices #doncaster #LondonUnderground #loughborough #NGauge #wabtec
Bachmann announces new Class 20 locomotive
At midday today (Friday 11 September), Bachmann Europe announced its next New Tooling project by Graham Farish.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Class 20 locomotives were built from 1957, with twenty ordered by British Railways (BR) for its 1955 Modernisation Plan. #bachmann #class_20 #DirectRailServices #doncaster #LondonUnderground #loughborough #NGauge #wabtec
Direct Rail Services (DRS) was formed in 1995 and has celebrated 30 years of revolutionary work in the rail freight and nuclear industry. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/68007-gets-new-direct-rail-services-wrap.html #carlisle #DirectRailServices
New livery for DRS Class 68 locomotive
Direct Rail Services (DRS) was formed in 1995 and has celebrated 30 years of revolutionary work in the rail freight and nuclear industry.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Direct Rail Services (DRS) was formed in 1995 and has celebrated 30 years of revolutionary work in the rail freight and nuclear industry. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/68007-gets-new-direct-rail-services-wrap.html #carlisle #DirectRailServices
“This was a fantastic opportunity to raise money for Eden Valley Hospice and also show off how brilliant our trains look at night. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/night-time-direct-rail-services-photoshoot-raises-money-for-cumbrian-charity.html #charity #class_68 #cumbria #DirectRailServices
Night time Direct Rail Services photoshoot raises money for Cumbrian Charity
Last month, Direct Rail Services held a charity event just outside of Maryport.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
“This was a fantastic opportunity to raise money for Eden Valley Hospice and also show off how brilliant our trains look at night. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/night-time-direct-rail-services-photoshoot-raises-money-for-cumbrian-charity.html #charity #class_68 #cumbria #DirectRailServices
Progress made in plans for a direct London to Switzerland rail link https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/progress-made-in-plans-for-a-direct-london-to-switzerland-rail-link.html #DirectRailServices #eurostar #france #london #switzerland
Progress made in plans for a direct London to Switzerland rail link
Eurostar, Swiss Federal Railways, and SNCF Voyageurs have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore direct rail services between London and Switzerland.
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May 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Progress made in plans for a direct London to Switzerland rail link https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/progress-made-in-plans-for-a-direct-london-to-switzerland-rail-link.html #DirectRailServices #eurostar #france #london #switzerland
Direct Rail Services open depot to school children https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/direct-rail-services-open-depot-to-school-children.html #DirectRailServices
Direct Rail Services open depot to school children
As part of Rail Safety Week, pupils from a local school were welcomed to Direct Rail Services’ (DRS) Kingmoor Depot.
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June 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Direct Rail Services open depot to school children https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/06/direct-rail-services-open-depot-to-school-children.html #DirectRailServices
These were originally Direct Rail Services (DRS), International Nuclear Services (INS), and Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (PNTL). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/new-train-service-to-deliver-materials-to-nuclear-site.html #cumbria #DirectRailServices #drigg
New train service to deliver materials to nuclear site
Direct Rail Services has launched a new service for delivering aggregate by rail that is vital for the safe and secure disposal of nuclear waste.
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February 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
These were originally Direct Rail Services (DRS), International Nuclear Services (INS), and Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (PNTL). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/new-train-service-to-deliver-materials-to-nuclear-site.html #cumbria #DirectRailServices #drigg
Class 88 locomotives to run new service for Direct Rail Services https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/class-88-locomotives-to-run-new-service-for-direct-rail-services.html #class_88 #daventry #DirectRailServices #mossend
Class 88 locomotives to run new service for Direct Rail Services
A new cross-country service has been launched between Daventry and Coatbridge.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Class 88 locomotives to run new service for Direct Rail Services https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/class-88-locomotives-to-run-new-service-for-direct-rail-services.html #class_88 #daventry #DirectRailServices #mossend
Direct Rail Services has begun operating a new service from Teesport to Manchester. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/freight-train-operator-begins-groundbreaking-trial.html #DirectRailServices #manchester
Freight train operator begins groundbreaking trial
Direct Rail Services has begun operating a new service from Teesport to Manchester. It is the first service to use ultra-low IDA wagons that allow the use of standard high-cube containers. The service will operate from the PD Ports-owned terminal at Teesport and will run for an initial 12 weeks.…
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February 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Direct Rail Services has begun operating a new service from Teesport to Manchester. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/freight-train-operator-begins-groundbreaking-trial.html #DirectRailServices #manchester
Thunderbird Lady Penelope included in DRS locomotive sale https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/thunderbird-lady-penelope-included-in-drs-locomotive-sale.html #class_37 #class_57 #DirectRailServices
Thunderbird Lady Penelope included in DRS locomotive sale
Direct Rail Services has placed 4 Class 57 locomotives up for sale, as well as other assets. Class 57s No. 57304, 57307 ‘Lady Penelope’, 57308 and 57309 are all up for sale. Also for sale is a number of parts and materials for both Class 57 and Class 37 locomotives,…
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April 27, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Thunderbird Lady Penelope included in DRS locomotive sale https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/thunderbird-lady-penelope-included-in-drs-locomotive-sale.html #class_37 #class_57 #DirectRailServices
Direct Rail Services announce 2026 open day https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/direct-rail-services-open-day.html #crewe #DirectRailServices
Direct Rail Services announce 2026 open day
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has confirmed that its much-anticipated open day will be returning later this year, welcoming visitors to a special behind-the-scenes experience at one of the UK’s leading rail freight operators.
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March 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Direct Rail Services announce 2026 open day https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/direct-rail-services-open-day.html #crewe #DirectRailServices
Tesco signs contract extension with Direct Rail Services https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/11/tesco-signs-contract-extension-with-direct-rail-services.html #daventry #DirectRailServices #mossend #tesco
Tesco signs contract extension with Direct Rail Services
Tesco container trains to run under DRS for another 3 years
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November 25, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Tesco signs contract extension with Direct Rail Services https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/11/tesco-signs-contract-extension-with-direct-rail-services.html #daventry #DirectRailServices #mossend #tesco
Award for hero train driver who helped get woman to safety https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/award-for-hero-train-driver-who-helped-get-woman-to-safety.html #awards #BritishTransportPolice #crewe #daventry #DirectRailServices #HeartOfGold #NetworkRail
Award for hero train driver who helped get woman to safety
Last month, Direct Rail Services driver Chris Bray was given an award for his courage and compassion.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Award for hero train driver who helped get woman to safety https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/award-for-hero-train-driver-who-helped-get-woman-to-safety.html #awards #BritishTransportPolice #crewe #daventry #DirectRailServices #HeartOfGold #NetworkRail
Direct Rail Services 66431 - Kingmoor TMD (Doncaster West Yard) #directrailservices #drs #class66 #class66shed #shed #class66features #UnofficialRailcamDoncaster #doncaster #doncasterwestyard #friday #27th #june #2025
June 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Direct Rail Services 66431 - Kingmoor TMD (Doncaster West Yard) #directrailservices #drs #class66 #class66shed #shed #class66features #UnofficialRailcamDoncaster #doncaster #doncasterwestyard #friday #27th #june #2025