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Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering Suspended

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February 1, 2025
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Alstom has suspended tickets for The Greatest Gathering after issues following the launch this morning.

The Greatest Gathering tickets go on sale as first locomotives confirmed

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January 31, 2025
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The first locomotives have been confirmed for The Greatest Gathering, set to be held at Derby Litchurch Lane in August.

Giant UK retailer Tesco signs new distribution deal with Direct Rail Services

Simon Walton
December 3, 2024
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The UK’s biggest retailer is currently moving 12000 containers a month by rail, equivalent to the entire load of an ultra-large container vessel.

West Coast weather woes for freight

Simon Walton
November 26, 2024
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Europe’s business mixed traffic line is underwater again. That’s proving a headache for freight as well as passenger operations. Severe flooding around Northampton has left…

Tesco signs contract extension with Direct Rail Services

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November 26, 2024
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Tesco container trains to run under DRS for another 3 years

Watch: Diesels take over the East Lancashire Railway with popular gala

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October 19, 2024
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The East Lancashire Railway held its ever-popular Summer Diesel Gala back in June and brought in some excellent visitors to the railway. The railway runs…

More Tesco products to be delivered by rail

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October 3, 2024
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Tesco has launched a new rail freight service, taking thousands of lorries off the road. The new service will be operated by Direct Rail Services…

Watch: Live-action exercise tests Network Rail’s emergency response plans

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September 21, 2024
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Network Rail along with the Emergency services and industry partners has carried out a live action exercise to test their emergency response plans.

Carlisle rail depot open day raises £65,000 for charity

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July 17, 2024
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Carlisle Kingmoor’s DRS open day was a hit with the rail enthusiasts and families

Class 37 locomotive nameplates up for sale

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June 18, 2024
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Direct Rail Services have put up for sale a range of locomotive nameplates, allowing you to get your hands on railwayana in their original condition. Bids can be sent in to communications@ntsglobal.uk, with bids open until Friday 5th July at 2pm. Howev…