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Review of Caledonian Sleepers by ScotRail by
MikeLB
Advantages: Unique, Grand, Comfortable, Good use of time
Disadvantages: Reliability, Punctuality, Poor Lounges
The Caledonian Sleepers are run by First Scotrail after the past 7 years of National Express ownership and offer the unique experience of basically travelling by train to the other end of the UK while you sleep in a bed! Its not quite the Orient Express but it is still something you have to experience if you plan a trip to Scotland, or indeed fancy a trip to London for some sightseeing.
One of the beauties of the service, especially heading south, ... ...city / town you are visiting, and avoid all the hassle and expense of airport transfers, taxi's, trains etc. I mean, how much more into London do you want to get than Euston station!
National Express really worked hard to improve the sleepers with a number of innovations and cabin upgrades over the past 7 years, and they are now hugely popular as well as being a lot cheaper than before privatisation. The Sleepers were taken over by First Group in ...
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12.12.2004
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