Scottish rail staff to strike over pay dispute
ScotRail employees and Caledonian Sleeper staff have voted to strike on two of Scotland’s key rail routes amid a pay dispute, the UK’s RMT union has announced.
GB Railfreight in bed with Caledonian Sleeper for another seven years
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has agreed on a seven-year deal with Caledonian Sleeper Ltd to continue hauling the Caledonian Sleeper coaches. The contract, effective since 25 June, follows on…
Night train can be cheaper than flying, UK consumer organisation finds
Taking a night train can be cheaper than taking a flight, new research by on-profit UK consumer organisation Which? has found. This applies mostly to groups or families.…
Irish railway project takes Scottish sleeper cars
The rolling stock formely used for the Caledonian Sleeper, the overnight service between London and Scotland, has found a new home. In an exciting development for railway enthusiasts,…
Midnight Trains to George Street: Edinburgh dawning for Paris sleeper train
A European operator has their overnight sights set on Edinburgh. Wake up in the capital of Scotland, having gone to sleep in the capital of France. That is…
Scotland’s Caledonian Sleeper operators tossed out of bed
The Scottish government has stepped in to run the troubled overnight services from Scotland. It is lights out on Serco, the second and final franchise operators of the…