347 toiletsThe Caledonian sleeper, which has been running in various forms since 1873, is now operated by Serco on behalf of Transport Scotland.The train's operators say they want passengers to get the same experience as in a hotel or restaurant
"So it's no longer a transactional, overnight thing where you're not going to get a great sleep or a great breakfast. We want to be the best at every single step of the journey."Another first for the Sleeper is the introduction of new engineering technology to stop things going"bump" in night.
This looks amazing! DrLizBates
Anything like around here. It'll be 2 carriages for 100 people and all stood up.
Trainspotters alert. 😋
Oh thank fuck. I thought they were Giraffes
At these prices, they should be
Somewhere to house our homeless
And how much are they reducing the prices to? Because it’s both cheaper and faster to fly, even if you include an extra night’s accommodation at the other end. If they want people to use the train, they need to price it competitively.
Isn't that the point of it
* on rails
Nice, but the problem is its so much cheaper and quicker to fly. £206 to travel 1st class single from Ed to Lon tomorrow morning at 8am. Its £74 return on BA
Still a bloody train.
Big news pastasnack_e
SusanCalman with your dulcet tones to boot!!