
Direct Rail Services
About Direct Rail Services
Direct Rail Services (DRS) is a national rail freight company that provides a comprehensive range of rail transport and network support services to the nuclear sector, as well as market-driven solutions to the domestic intermodal transport, rail infrastructure support, and asset hire market sectors, including a complete train planning package, passenger operations, and a third party maintenance service. It was founded in 1995 and is based in Carlisle, England. It is a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).
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Oct 10, 2022
News provided by Share this article Share this article NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The rail freight transportation market size in Europe is expected to grow by USD 5.29 billion, accelerating at a CAGR of 1.36% between 2021 and 2026. The report identifies Baltic Rail AS, BLS Ltd, DB Schenker, Deutsche Bahn AG, Direct Rail Services Ltd, and Freightliner Group Ltd are dominant vendors in the market. The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, key vendors, new product launches, successful growth strategies adopted by dominant players, and much more. Download Sample PDF Report Now to understand the scope of our full report. Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Rail Freight Transportation Market in Europe 2022-2026 The market is driven by increasing investments in the market. To improve connectivity and to ensure the seamless movement of cargo and passengers, governments in Europe are investing in the development of rail infrastructure. The market is also witnessing increased investments by vendors in upgrading the railway networks and introducing fast large-capacity freight trains. For example, the government in At the European Railway Summit in Paris in August 2022, 33 railroad companies from 24 European nations signed a contract. The companies, which included infrastructure owners as well as passenger and cargo carriers, agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions associated with trains by 30% from 2015 levels by 2030. According to the EU's goal, energy efficiency should be increased by 25%, and rail should be carbon neutral by 2050. Another goal is to substantially expand the amount of recycled railroad equipment by 2030. Such developments are expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period. Major Rail Freight Transportation Companies in Europe: Baltic Rail AS: The company offers Rail freight transportation with regular service delivery within 4 working days. DB Schenker: The company offers Rail freight transportation such as single wagons, wagon groups for import, export, or domestic railway transportation. Deutsche Bahn AG: The company offers Rail freight transportation through various types of used DB Cargo AG rail vehicles for sale or rental when they become surplus to requirements. Freightliner Group Ltd: The company offers Rail freight such as transportation intermodal, bulk freight haul, and rail maintenance. PKP CARGO INTERNATIONAL Group: The company offers Rail freight transportation with international services in Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia. BLS Ltd Rhenus SE and Co. KG SBB Cargo International AG SNTFM CFR Marfa S.A International - size and forecast 2021-2026 Domestic - size and forecast 2021-2026 The market growth in the international segment was significant in the market in 2021. The increase in commodities, items, industrial activities, and vendor innovations is driving the growth of the segment. Rail Freight Transportation Market In Europe Outlook (Revenue, USD bn, 2021-2026) Germany - size and forecast 2021-2026 Poland - size and forecast 2021-2026 France - size and forecast 2021-2026 Italy - size and forecast 2021-2026 Rest of Europe - size and forecast 2021-2026 The market will observe high growth in Germany over the forecast period. The country is the leading exporter of industrial machinery, automobiles, chemicals, and household equipment. It is also one of the largest industrial producers in Europe and contributes significantly to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the EU. In addition, the growth in the manufacturing sector and increasing investments in the food and beverage sector are contributing to the growth of the rail freight transportation market in Germany. Technavio's sample reports are free of charge and contain multiple sections of the report, such as the market size and forecast, drivers, challenges, trends, and more. Request Sample Report Now Related Reports: Companies profiled Baltic Rail AS, BLS Ltd, DB Schenker, Deutsche Bahn AG, Direct Rail Services Ltd, Freightliner Group Ltd, GETLINK SE, Globalink Logistics DWC LLC, Harsco Corp, Hupac Group, LINEAS SA, NTU and Transalex Network GmbH, PKP CARGO INTERNATIONAL Group, Rhenus SE and Co. KG, SBB Cargo International AG, SNCF Group, THE BOUYGUES GROUP, The CTL Logistics Group, RheinCargo GmbH and Co. KG, and SNTFM CFR Marfa S.A Market Dynamics Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and future consumer dynamics, and market condition analysis for the forecast period. Customization purview If our report has not included the data that you are looking for, you can reach out to our analysts and get segments customized. Table of contents: Exhibit 27: Data Table on Comparison by Area 5.3 International - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 Exhibit 28: Chart on International - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 29: Data Table on International - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 30: Chart on International - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 31: Data Table on International - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 5.4 Domestic - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 Exhibit 32: Chart on Domestic - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 33: Data Table on Domestic - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 34: Chart on Domestic - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 35: Data Table on Domestic - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 5.5 Market opportunity by Area Exhibit 36: Market opportunity by Area ($ million) 6 Customer Landscape Exhibit 41: Data Table on Geographic comparison 7.3 Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 Exhibit 42: Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 43: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 44: Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 45: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 7.4 Poland - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 Exhibit 46: Chart on Poland - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 47: Data Table on Poland - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 48: Chart on Poland - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 49: Data Table on Poland - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 7.5 France - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 Exhibit 50: Chart on France - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 51: Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 52: Chart on France - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 53: Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 7.6 Italy - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 Exhibit 54: Chart on Italy - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 55: Data Table on Italy - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 56: Chart on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 57: Data Table on Italy - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 7.7 Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 Exhibit 58: Chart on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 59: Data Table on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) Exhibit 60: Chart on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) Exhibit 61: Data Table on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 7.8 Market opportunity by geography Exhibit 62: Market opportunity by geography ($ million) 8 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 8.1 Market drivers About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focus on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts
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Direct Rail Services's headquarters is located at Baron Way, Carlisle.
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