Daventry International Railport forms a cornerstone of DIRFT Logistics Park. Since its opening by HRH the Princess Royal in 1997, the open access Railport has enjoyed substantial growth in rail freight traffic and in 2001 it became the busiest Channel Tunnel intermodal interchange in the UK It is now used as a national model for railport development.

The Railport is operated by Tibbett and Britten plc an Exel Company under a management contract from DIRFT Limited and is one of the key’s to the DIRFT Logistics Park’s success. It provides occupiers with the ability to choose road or rail (or both) in its transport strategy.

Strategically located between the electrified West Coast Main Line and J18 of the M1, it is uniquely placed at the crossroads of the UK's Trans-European transport network.

Rail freight services are readily available to major European and domestic destinations, with provision for a comprehensive and totally flexible, intermodal handling service 24 hours a day.

For occupiers of DIRFT Logistics 2, the ability to switch modes using dedicated siding facilities will deliver real competitive advantage. and flexibility to their logistics operations.