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Company number
03020822

DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED

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✓ Active company on the official register. Next accounts due 31 December 2026.

Company details

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Registered name
DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED
Company number
03020822
Registered office
HINTON HOUSE BIRCHWOOD PARK AVENUE, RISLEY, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 6GR, ENGLAND · 95 other companies at this postcode
Company type
Private Limited Company
Incorporated on
13 February 1995
Status
Active
Age
31 years
Nature of business (SIC)
49200 — Freight rail transport
Accounts — next due
31 Dec 2026
Accounts — last made up to
31 Mar 2025
Confirmation statement — next due
27 Feb 2027
Confirmation statement — last
13 Feb 2026

People with significant control

Beneficial owners holding over 25% of shares, voting rights or the right to appoint directors

Secretary Of State For Energy, Security And Net Zero
can appoint and remove directors (through a firm)
Notified 06/06/2016

Corporate structure

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Connections

Secretary Of State For Energy, Security And Net Zero name only
can appoint and remove directors Notified 06/06/2016

Change history

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DateChangeWasNow
06/06/2016 Person with significant control added Secretary Of State For Energy, Security And Net Zero

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Direct Rail Services Ltd — CA24 3HU
Tier 3 · renews 10/09/2027
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Frequently asked questions

What is the company number of DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED?
According to the official registry, the company number of DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED is 03020822.
Where is DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED registered?
The registered office is HINTON HOUSE BIRCHWOOD PARK AVENUE, RISLEY, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 6GR, ENGLAND.
What is the SIC code of DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED?
The nature of business is recorded under SIC code 49200 — Freight rail transport.
Who controls DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED?
Secretary Of State For Energy, Security And Net Zero is recorded as a person with significant control, and can appoint and remove directors (through a firm).
When are the next accounts of DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED due?
The next annual accounts are due by 31 December 2026, and the last accounts were made up to 31 March 2025.

About DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED (03020822)

DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED is a private limited company incorporated on 13 February 1995 and registered in the United Kingdom under company number 03020822. Its registered office is at HINTON HOUSE BIRCHWOOD PARK AVENUE, RISLEY, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA3 6GR, ENGLAND. The recorded nature of business is freight rail transport (SIC 49200). The company is currently active , with statutory accounts last made up to 31 March 2025. , and the person with significant control is Secretary Of State For Energy, Security And Net Zero. This profile is provided by opendata.bot by Noetikos, aggregating official data from Companies House bulk data , last refreshed 2 September 2026.

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