THE CALEDONIAN Sleeper is set to get a new look.
Artist's impressions of what the new overnight train from Glasgow to London will look like have been released ahead of the new fleets' launch next year.
The new trains will offer a "hotel-syle experience" including key card entry to rooms, en-suite berths in first class and wifi throughout the train.
The club bar will also offer seating areas where guests can plug in their laptops and charge their phones.
At a cost of £150 million the 75 new carriages are expected to roll out from Spring of 2018.
Peter Strachan, chairman, Caledonian Sleeper, said: “Travelling with the Caledonian Sleeper is a wonderful experience and the new train fleet being introduced will offer a new standard in overnight travel.
“This website is where members of the public can see the latest news on the trains and discover the exciting things we have in store. The Sleeper is already a fantastic way to travel, and the new trains will improve the service dramatically.
“Providing comfort and convenience, the Sleeper allows for plenty of time for a full day of work or play, before transporting you to and from the destinations we serve – without the hassle of flying. The Sleeper offers great value for money compared to other travel and accommodation options and combined with the new train accommodation, will give guests the journey of a night time.”
A website has been launched today at newtrains.sleeper.scot where details of the trains will continue to be revealed.
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