Dreamy plans for new Caledonian Sleeper
Sleeper revamp will also see new Guest Service Centre in Inverness
Scotland’s Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has previewed the new Caledonian Sleeper which will now feature double room accommodation. It's part of a revamp which will also include a new Guest Service Centre in Inverness.
The new fleet will also introduce en-suite toilet and showers in a number of rooms in the accommodation carriages alongside other features - like a hotel style key card entry system, more accessible rooms, reclining seats, upgraded panels for phone and gadget charging, and wifi.
Lounge Car dining will be further upgraded with more seating options and social space serving the best of Scottish produce in the on board menu.
Peter Strachan, managing director, Caledonian Sleeper, said: “Sitting with Humza Yousaf aboard the new Lounge Car allowed us to fast forward to 2018 and get a real feel for what will be a new standard of overnight travel between Scotland and London"
Over £150m is being invested in the new fleet, which is part funded by a £60m capital grant from Scottish Ministers.
Mr Yousaf said: “When investing upwards of £60m, we wanted a new sleeper service that incorporated cutting edge design, top class passenger catering and a service that was emblematic of the very best Scotland has to offer"
"We also wanted a service that would enhance travel options to and from London as well as encourage more tourists to visit Scotland"