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Caledonian Sleeper has unveiled the first images from inside its new fleet of trains on a revamped website launched to mark the final countdown to its re-launch.
As well as showcasing the revitalised Caledonian Sleeper, the website makes it easier than ever for people to book their journey and explore the destinations the trains reach.
The overnight rail service between London and Scotland will 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.
Designed to accommodate the modern-day traveller, bookings can already be made for travel on the new trains from June 2nd.
The new carriages had initially been expected to launch in October last year.
Guests on the new services will be able to enjoy 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 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.”
Caledonian Sleeper fares have no hidden costs and allow guests to bring multiple suitcases or excess baggage on board without incurring any additional charges.
And with centre-to-centre travel, there is an additional cost saving over flying as there is no need to pay for connections to take you in or out of the city.
With a 12-month booking window, it also means that guests can plan their travel well in advance.
That is a major advantage over other train operators, where cheaper advance fares are usually only available from 12 weeks before travel.
Source: breakingtravelnews.com
