Direct Rail Services has launched a new cross-country service transporting freight from Northamptonshire to Scotland.
The intermodal service from Daventry to Coatbridge will be hauled along the 330-mile route by diesel and electric powered Class 88 locomotives.
Initially launched as a trial, it will be the fourth DRS Anglo Scottish rail service, covering nearly the entire length of England and offering an opportunity for new rail freight customers.
“This new service is a fantastic opportunity for those who have considered rail but are yet to make the switch from road,” Gottfried Eymer, NTS’s managing director for rail, said.
“One of the key benefits of this service is that it will run on electricity and produce no exhaust emissions, which is fantastic for the environment. Each train can take around 30 HGVs off the roads.
“The unique feature of this train is that it is made up of goods from multiple customers, making it ideal for businesses that would like to benefit from rail but lack the volumes to justify their own train.”
