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DRS begins new three-year aggregates flow - first phase to save more than 2,000 lorry journeys


04/02/2025 in News

The first Shap-Drigg service hauled by DRS’ 68016 on January 31. SAM DIXON/DRS.

DRS has begun operating a new flow that will carry more than 46,400 tonnes of aggregate over the next two months.




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