Revealed, dream makeover for new Sleeper
WITH a tasteful, minimalist interior, double bed and en-suite bathroom, it looks more like a trendy hotel room than a railway carriage.
But this bijou accommodation belongs to the revamped Caledonian Sleeper, with operators promising a ‘travelling hotel-style experience’.
A new fleet of 75 carriages is being built as part of a £150million upgrade of the overnight service between Scotland and London. Operators said the new trains, to be introduced from next spring, would ‘dramatically improve’ the service.
On-board accommodation will include double-bed suites, en-suite facilities, single and double rooms, and accessible rooms for passengers with reduced mobility.
There will also be wi-fi throughout the carriages, ‘bespoke comfort seats’ and extra power points.
Serco, which runs the service, said the trains would ‘ensure guests enjoy a unique travelling hotel-style experience, waking at their destination refreshed and relaxed having travelled in comfort through the night’.
Chairman Peter Strachan said: ‘Travelling with the Caledonian Sleeper is a wonderful experience and the new train fleet being introduced will offer a new standard in overnight travel.
‘The sleeper is already a fantastic way to travel and the new trains will improve the service dramatically.
‘The sleeper offers great value for money compared to other travel and accommodation options and, combined with the new train accommodation, will give guests the journey of a night-time.’