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We're trialling an electric shunter at our Motherwell depot. Just look at it! 😀
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A huge ‘thank you’ to all DRS colleagues who are working tirelessly to keep the country moving and deliver vital supplies across the nation.
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We're pleased to offer five Class 37 locomotives for sale, and Class 37 part lots are also available.
Locos are - 37069, 37402, 37423, 37218, 37401
Full details are available through the tender management website -
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Our Traincrew and engineers got together to show their appreciation for the NHS, carers, key workers and everyone who keeps the railway running and safe. Thank you.
#clapforheroes
#NHSThankYou
#ClapForCarers
#clapforkeyworkers
#RailwayFamily
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Freshly painted and on their way to the open day - 37218 in classic DRS livery. 🤩🤩🤩
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This is what we are facing on the network. We can't praise our employees enough for battling the
#BeastFromTheEast
. Thanks to our driver Jonathan for the photos! You're doing a fantastic job.
#teamwork
@NetworkRailSCOT
@networkrail
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Introducing the newest design to our fleet, we think it looks... cool 😀
It'll be running across the country to deliver refrigerated supermarket goods, saving over 9,000 tonnes of CO2 a year. ❄️❄️❄️
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A glimpse behind the scenes of an engine move in Crewe depot on Tuesday this week. 😀🧑🔧👩🔧🛤️
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Our Class 20s have been out route learning from Crewe to Garston - 25 years of service and counting. 🙂
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We've signed a new three-year deal with supermarket giant Tesco. The new deal sees DRS continue to supply, and expand, rail operations across the country in our established partnership. 🚆🛒⚡️🌍
Learn more -
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Introducing The Pride of the North in our new one-of-a-kind livery as we run on HVO fuel, saving up to 90% CO2e emissions compared to diesel.
#COP26
#lowcarbonlogistics
#freightforthefuture
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Thank you to all of the thousands of people who keep the network open and running as our outstanding colleagues deliver vital services across the country, without all of your efforts it wouldn’t be possible.
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Tesco credits use of rail freight for keeping shelves stocked ⚡️🚆🍞🍼🍏🛒
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One driver, one locomotive and around 38 HGV’s worth of goods being transported using 76% less CO2.
#FreightFriday
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Last weekend, for the first time, we ran a new diversionary route enabling our Class 88 engines to run almost the entire length of the ECML on electric power. Read more -
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Our
#Class88
loco Prometheus was the first to use the newly installed electrified overhead lines at Grangemouth. Line proving was successful on Friday.
@networkrail
#Railway
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Today should have been our open day and 25th year party. We’re obviously disappointed but wanted to show how far DRS has come in the last 25 years and thought you’d like some classic heritage sound. Look forward to seeing you all at next year’s open day!
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It's back for 2022! After a long absence we're excited to announce that our charity open day will return on July 16!
Full details are available on our website -
We can't wait to see you all there. 😃😃😃
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Today 37407 was renamed Blackpool Tower! In celebration of the Towers 125th anniversary
@BpoolCouncil
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DRS is pleased to announce we will be working with automotive transport specialist STVA UK to transport cars between the Ford factory in Dagenham to their rail terminal just outside Liverpool.
Read more -
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88001 was the first of our locomotives to get the new logo fitted to our existing design. We think it looks great! And thanks to
@AstBranding
whose team work at super speed! ⏩😃
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We’ve been developing what our locos will look like in the future, to bring them in line with our new branding while retaining our rich heritage and much-loved compass design.
We’ll be replacing the logos on the C68s & 88s over the coming months.
Here's a mockup of a Class 68.
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Fantasic to be here with
@Highland_Spring
at the launch of their new rail freight terminal in Blackford, Scotland.
The new rail service will remove 8,000 HGV movements from the road, saving 3,200 tonnes of C02 every year. 💧🚄🙂
#NetZero2040
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Taking around 40 lorry loads away from the roads and up to 76% less CO2.
#Road2Rail
#Railfreight
#LowCO2
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Great teamwork between DRS,
@NetworkRailSCOT
and
@ScotRail
! Ensuring the lines are clear and open in remote parts of far north Scotland so vital passenger and freight services can operate 🚆🌨️❄️
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Today marks 25 years since Direct Rail Services Limited was first registered. We think such an occasion requires more than a day’s celebration so we’ll be running events throughout the year, culminating in a celebration in Crewe this summer. 🥳🎊🎁🎉🎊
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Today we named a locomotive The Poppy in honour of the Royal British Legion’s Centenary year, Remembrance Day and all of those in our armed forces.
To raise money for the
@PoppyLegion
we'll be auctioning the headboard & 6 The Poppy models -
#PoppyAppeal
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Thank you to you all for keeping the trains running and the people and goods moving. That's all of you who plan, drive, maintain and support.
#railwayfamily
#railfreight
#thankyou
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DRS’s heritage fleet sale begins today. You could own a piece of rail history with a selection of Class 20, Class 37 & Class 57 locomotives or MK2 coaches for sale -
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Eighth year running as the best performing rail freight operator! 🎉🥳🎉
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The winner of Friday's poll was the Class 37 with 55.5% of the vote.
The Class 68 came in second with 21.3%, the Class 20 took third place on 14.8% and the Class 88 in final place with 8.3%.
Thanks for voting!
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Driver Rob and fitter Gareth just before they headed to plough the
#TyneValley
with other crew members Steve and Peter. If you're out for a snowy walk give them a wave! Good job guys!
#teamwork
@northernassist
@networkrail
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We hope everyone enjoys today's commemorative charter!
#Class37
@northernassist
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It was great to see such a fantastic turnout for the Class 20 Farewell Tour. They’ve been with us since the start and are special engines to DRS so we’ll be keeping them for a while yet. Huge ‘thank you’ to all of our colleagues who were out in force for the tour. Fantastic!
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A huge thank you to our dedicated staff who are working hard to ensure all those festive goods arrive in time for Christmas. ❄️🎁😀
Thanks too to Chandler Tilling for the fantastic photograph.
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*Updated to correct 37069*
We are offering three more Class 37 locomotives for sale as part of our modernisation project - 37069, 37402 and 37423 are available through a competitive bidding process. Full details on our website -
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We're out clearing leaves and debris from the rail lines which is a vital job at this time of year. Leaves create a slippery surface for trains which affects stopping distances and traction.🍂🫧🛤️
Great video
@bezberesford
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A huge 'thank you' to all of our engineers who keep the locomotives and wagons running.
#railwayfamily
#ThankYou
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We've only gone and won Business of the Year at the
@RailFreightUK
awards! Woohoo! 😀🎉
#RFGAwards
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We are proud to name 66424 in honour of one of our drivers who sadly died last year. "Driver Paul Scrivens" will continue on the railways for years to come. It was a privilege to have his friends and family here to share in the unveiling
#DRSopenday
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The second collection of heritage stock is now available for sale with a number of Class 37, 57 and DBSO carriages available to buy -
57009 and 57012 pictured here in March 2014.
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Once again, our Engineers and Traincrew got together to show their appreciation for the NHS, carers and key workers last night.
Thank you to every one of you!
#ClapForCarers
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Our latest round of heritage locomotives are being offered for sale -
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A new edition to the sale - We've added 37405 to our heritage fleet sale and extended the closing date for bids until midday Monday 7 February.
A full list of all items and more information is available on our website -
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We're thrilled to have named 66433 "Carlisle Power Signal Box" in honour of the signal box's 50th anniversary.
Colleagues from Network Rail and many of the signal box's workers, both past and present, came for the unveiling of the new name.
#railwayfamily
@networkrail
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There's still time to bid on our heritage fleet sale where a selection of our Class 20s, 37s, 57s, and MK2 coaches are available to buy.
Further details at -
37606 pictured here in 2013.
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Always nice when when you see a colleague outside of work 😃👋🚊🚄
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It's
#ThrowbackThursday
lets take a look back at our RHTT from 2016 as we prepare for this years service starting 1st October! 😁
A Class 20 looking very clean in this picture!
#class20
#locomotive
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We've had a great 2023 and proud to have delivered for our customers. We’ve transported thousands of tonnes of essential supermarket goods and with much fewer CO2 emissions compared to road. 🚆🛤️⚡️
#Railfreight
#LowCO2
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Keeping the railways moving ❄️❄️❄️🚆🚆🚆
This video, again shot from the rear of the locomotive, as it passes through Slochd. The discoloured snow is what we've ploughed clear so far.
@ScotRail
@LNER
@DRSgovuk
@ColasRailUK
@transcotland
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Rail freight is cutting Britain’s carbon footprint by preventing 7 million HGV journeys per year.
Each tonne of freight transported by rail produces 76% less carbon emissions compared to road. 🛤️⚡️🌍
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Read more about why we've chosen to wrap this locomotive in a special new livery -
#COP26
#lowcarbonlogistics
#railfreight
#innovation
#TransportDay
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DRS is very sorry to announce that the planned 2020 Open Day at Crewe will not take place.
We are in unprecedented times and want to ensure the safety of everyone who attends our events.
Read more -
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Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2018 to all our followers, enjoy the festive season!
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Yesterday, DRS’s class 66, 66303 was unveiled at York station wearing its new nameplate Rail Riders 2020.
A fantastic event and great to work with
@RidersRail
Keep your eyes peeled for the loco working across the country's rail network.
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NTS Chair Wanda Goldwag, Rail Director and NTS Deputy CEO Chris Connelly, and NDA CEO David Peattie unveiled "Max Joule" in memory of DRS's founder.
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Huge thank you to our veterans who travelled from Carlisle to Euston for the unveiling today. They're all proud supporters of the Royal British Legion and were thrilled to be involved.
#PoppyAppeal
#ThePoppy
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We hope you all like our new logo. Here's a link to a little more information -
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There's vital background work taking place to ensure all services can use the rail network - Bulk ballast train from Redcar Bulk Terminal for
@networkrail
- Helping key workers to their destinations and freight services running.
#railwayfamily
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When you’re out on your one form of exercise a day and happen across an infrastructure support service. 😃👋
Always remember to follow the government’s guidelines on keeping yourself and others safe -
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On our way to Euston for something a little special.
Huge thanks to
@AvantiWestCoast
for providing complimentary seats for veterans travelling from Carlisle.
A little sneak peek of what's to come -
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As the sun has set on another open day we just wanted to say a huge "thank you" to everyone who made it such a fantasic event! What a day! 😀🎉🎊
#DRSopenday
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Delighted to reveal that 66421 has been named 'Gresty Bridge TMD' joining classmate 66301 named 'Kingmoor TMD' at last year's Open Day.
#DRSopenday
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Tomorrow, we’ll be observing a minute’s silence at 0943 with our colleagues across the rail network to remember those who sadly lost their lives at Stonehaven last week. If you can, please join us.
#RailwayFamily
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The
@forthports
service is now permanent between the Ports of Tilbury and Grangemouth!
@EddieStobartCom
#freight
#rail
#intermodal
After a successful trial, we’ve announced today that a rail service which provides a regular weekend link between the Ports of Tilbury and Grangemouth will go permanent from this Friday
@DRSgovuk
@EddieStobartCom
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On its way to move 40 HGV's worth of household essentials with zero exhaust emissions, and looking fantastic in the process! ❄️🚆😀
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The team at DRS has pulled out all the stops to make sure we can carry on delivering essential services throughout the Covid-19 outbreak, providing specialist rail transport to a range of vital sectors.
Read more -
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Delighted to reveal that our second naming today is 57007 'John Scott' a former fitter at Kingmoor Depot
#DRSopenday
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All of that lovely freight, with zero exhaust emissions 🚉⚡️🛒🙂
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Just 5 days until the DRS Open Day 2018! Who's excited? We are!
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Our
#DreamPlacement
students have had a busy week with us! They've been out at the depots with our engineering teams and out with our operations team on a cab ride - seeing the world from a train driver's view. 😀🚊👩🔧
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Keeping the lines clear for everyone who uses the railways 🍃🍂🚿🚆
RHTT Carlisle Kingmoor TMD heading North blasting it’s way over Dent Head Viaduct this morning, Two Class 66 purring away
@setcarrailway
@foscl
@driveandpray
@JoanneMCrompton
@martynsoames
@follyatsettle
@Ian_Roberts1965
@DRSgovuk
@railcamlive
@56O36
@RobertsGarstang
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It’s
#InternationalWomensDay
and we’re celebrating all of the outstanding women we have working at DRS!
#IWD2021
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Live within an hour of London and want to drive something... cool?
If you're a qualified Train Driver we'd like to hear from you. We're a fantastic place to work and are unique within the rail freight industry.
Full details -
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And now for something a little bit special as the 37s give a chorus of noise!
#openday2022
#DRSopenday
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As
#StormBabet
hits the UK we're out clearing the lines as leaves and debris make the track too slippery for traction and braking, we're making sure people and freight can safely get to their destination.
⛈️🍂🧼🚆
Image credit
@MrSamDixon
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You can still bid on The Poppy's headboard with all money raised going to the Royal British Legion. Full details on the website -
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We're supporting
#8kforMK
Get your discounted tickets for Feb 16. Good luck
@officialcufc
🏆 ⚽️
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Our train driver, Claire, had a snowy but successful shift last night departing the
@Tesco
service from Perth
@ClaireD7743
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The sun shone today for our visitors at Kingmoor TMD🌞Enjoy the weekend everyone!
@transportgovuk
@devbankwales
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A huge thank you to everyone who attended Saturday's open day. It was an absolutely fantastic day with around 3,500 people attending and raised over £39,000 for deserving causes.
You can read more about the day on our website -
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Brrrr! It was cold out there last night! Hopefully Kev and Jon have warmed up now.
#teamwork
@NetworkRailSCOT
#Class66
@DRSgovuk
@NetworkRailSCOT
believe it or not this is a DRS Class 66 clearing the Benhar route at Shotts yesterday. Cap doffed to drivers Kev Bell and Jon Bird 👏
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This bank holiday we're running an 88 & 68 double header on the ECML - Sunday 4 April 4S45, 4M82 and Monday 5 April 4M27. 🚆🚆⚡️⚡️
@DRSgovuk
intermodal at Creeton in the last of the days light
iain wright shared a photo with you from the Flickr app. Check it out:
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It's
#FreightFriday
so here's one of our Tesco intermodal services running on electricity, producing no exhaust emissions, up the West Coast Mainline.
Over 300 miles and around 38 lorries off the road for each journey.
#Railfreight
#RailFreight
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Incredibly proud and excited to be working with
@EddieStobartCom
and
@forthports
on this innovative project.
#RailFreight
Excited to announce a new rail service with
@EddieStobartCom
and
@DRSgovuk
which for the first time links the ports of
#Tilbury
and
#Grangemouth
by rail - read more here:
@multimodal
#RailLogistics
#Multimodal
#LondonContainerTerminal
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