Caledonian Sleeper gives first look inside new trains for Inverness to London route
CALEDONIAN Sleeper has unveiled the first images from inside its new fleet of trains.
It also has a revamped website.
As well as showcasing the revitalised Caledonian Sleeper, the website – sleeper.scot – makes it easier than ever for people to book their journey and explore the destinations the trains reach.
The overnight rail service connecting Inverness and London is likely to be transformed by the introduction of the £100 million fleet, with a total of 75 new carriages set to make their debut.
Caledonian Sleeper’s new trains will begin operating by the end of May, initially on the Lowlander route between London and Glasgow/Edinburgh. They will subsequently debut on the Highlander route between London and Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William.
Guests on the new services will be able to book a range of accommodation types, including rooms with double beds and en-suites – for the first time in the history of Caledonian Sleeper.
Ryan Flaherty, Serco’s managing director for Caledonian Sleeper, said: “The launch of the new Caledonian Sleeper is fast approaching and travelling on our service will be a truly magical experience that will transform travel between London and Scotland.
“I would encourage anyone interested in being one of the first to experience the new trains to book their travel on our new website, which has been completely revamped to reflect the monumental and exciting changes to our service.
“Caledonian Sleeper is competitively priced and means guests can avoid the hassle or additional costs of getting to and from the airport. It is the only way to be at your destination in plenty of time for early morning meetings or a full day’s sightseeing without the cost of a hotel.”
The new Caledonian Sleeper coaches were constructed by CAF in Spain at a cost of more than £150 million, part funded by a capital grant from Scottish ministers of £60 million.
Testing has been under way across the UK throughout 2018 and early 2019, while the coaches are currently undergoing final fitting out in the central belt.
