New Sleeper Train Service to Scotland
Being tucked into bed on the London to Inverness Caledonian Sleeper Service that your sleep will take in around 800,000 sleepers too?
Roughly the number of railway sleepers that you will cross on your 443mile journey to the capital of the Scottish Highlands from Euston!
Alladale Wilderness Resort in the Highlands where Scottish Wildcats are being bred.
Costing around £150, the latest rolling stock on the route will get you there around the same time as the older train did. However, now in so much greater comfort. Surrounded by the latest of technical developments. Numerous aids assist in getting you the best night’s sleep on the rails as it is possible to get.
Plus, the mattresses used in the cabins are made by the Queen’s own maker.
CLUB CLASS ON THE CALEDONIAN SLEEPER
Their new onboard Club style rooms now sport a combined private ensuite shower and toilet. For the first time some rooms contain double beds!
Sink and view into shower and toilet in a Club room on the new Caledonian Sleeper.
Most rooms are set up as bunk beds and can be booked either for exclusive one person use or for two passengers to share. For those rooms there are excellent new toilets situated at either end of every carriage. All rooms have a sink for washing with a selection of toiletries and towels.
Light dimmer and temperature control on the new Caledonian Sleeper.
Design of the new rolling stock has also improved accessibility for passengers. Wheelchair users and restricted mobility customers are better much served. The ride has been up-dated and the train now runs on a system of hydraulic suspension. This helping to improve the chance of a really comfortable night’s sleep. Unlike the old train which was around 50 years old with dated suspension technology of that period!
Some double beds are now on the new Caledonian Sleeper.
Although, still compact the rooms use every design trick to maximise their efficiency for passenger use and comfort.
SLEEP SOUNDLY TO SCOTLAND
Power sockets and multiple USB charging points are adjacent to the bunks for easy access. Also handy are the ventilation and lighting controls. A dedicated shelf for your mobile or glasses takes care of those items for the journey too.
Highland cattle at the Alladale Wilderness Reserve.
The shower and toilet in the Club rooms certainly help to make the journey more convenient. Whereas, saving perhaps that bleary eyed 2am walk along the corridor in the early hours for some!
The Club Room dining and work stations to the right.
A lounge and combined dining Club car are available. This allows you to dine or take a nightcap drink before you tuck yourself in for the journey.
Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie.
There are many delights to enjoy on an excursion from a company like Great Rail Journeys. They offer a package tour that includes the new sleeper train service to and from Scotland.
Tulloch Castle Hotel.
Highlights include stays at Tulloch Castle Hotel. Or at Alladale Wilderness Reserve and Lodge. Plus a visit to the iconic Eilean Donan Castle located on the West Coast near to The Kyle of Lochalsh.
Ready to set off from Euston for the overnight trip north to Inverness.
The new Caledonian Sleeper train service offers those that book Club rooms priority use of the Club Car.
I experienced the latest sleeper train service thanks to being invited to sample a holiday package from Great Rail Journeys using their Experience Castles and Wildlife of Scotland on an escorted small group tour. www.greatrail.com from £1,685 pp, the 7-day trip includes the Caledonian Sleeper, hotel and accommodation, all rail excursions and selected meals.
