Got it! This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website HOME NEWS LINKS CONTACT CAREERS VACANCIES APPRENTICESHIPS GROUP LOGISTICS RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE SURFACES Home Rail Terminal Operations TERMINAL OPERATIONS In 2008 Malcolm Rail became the Terminal Operator of the Daventry International Railfreight Terminal - DIRFT. Malcolm Rail partners with ProLogis who have invested jointly in the DIRFT rail operation. DIRFT is a 24/7 location and currently handles over 100 train services per week, for major freight operating companies such as DB Cargo, Direct Rail Services, and Freightliner. DIRFT was born as an international rail hub, and today continues to handle several European services. The UK coverage offered by rail services handled through DIRFT allows users to hub core flows, for example connecting Europe to Scotland with minimal delay and removing the need to serve each destination with separate services when volume may not make it viable. Current container lifting volumes are around 130,000 units per annum, handled by a modern fleet of reachstackers. DIRFT offers secure loaded and empty container storage. It is also open to hauliers for transfer lifts and short term container storage. DIRFT is proud to have some of the worlds largest shipping lines, retailers and manufacturers as its customer base. We fulfil their bespoke requirements, including reporting to provide added value over the basic terminal product. Alongside our high performing rail logistics service, we are also proud to offer one of the highest departure performance levels of any UK inland intermodal terminal, this is achieved by working together with Network Rail, connected terminals, and users of the train. Our integrated Container Terminal Management System handles all Rail Terminal and Container activities throughout the UK. In addition to greatly enhancing our operational systems, the system provides valuable management information which is used to increase our operational efficiency. Inland Container Storage Options Open 24hrs / 7 days Excellent Road & Rail Links - off M1/M6/A14 and A5 Transfer lifts for road hauliers Quick Turnaround for road vehicles Loaded and Empty Container Storage - Long and Short Term Able to handle all Container Sizes - including Tanks and Reefer Units Electrical plug-in points are available The following documents are available for download: Inland Container Storage Options Flyer - Download Error loading Partial View script (file: ~/Views/MacroPartials/GalleryMacro.cshtml) For General Enquiries Contact contact@whm.co.uk WH Malcolm has an outstanding track record in providing practical solutions to businesses throughout the UK. LATEST NEWS STORIES The Malcolm Group extend sponsorship of Glasgow Warriors Glasgow Warriors are proud to announce that Official Club Sponsor The Malcolm Group have extended their sponsorship until 2024, continuing their long-standing support of Glasgow rugby. Read More The Malcolm Group Celebrates 20 Years in Rail Malcolm Rail are celebrating 20 years in rail freight, operating their first freight train service on the 14th February 2001. We now operate daily services 364 days of the year, carrying over 30000 containers for a wide range of retailers and manufacturers. Read More 2021 © W H Malcolm Ltd Registered Office: Brookfield House, 2 Burnbrae Drive, Linwood PA3 3BU Company Registration No: SC35770 VAT Reg No: GB 262 8058 53 Terms & Conditions GDPR Privacy & Cookie Policy Site Map