Caledonian Sleeper trains to trial Oban service [Scotsman]





Date: 10/12/2015

OVERNIGHT trains will run to Oban for the first time for 51 years to gauge demand for a permanent service, the Caledonian Sleeper announced today. Sleeper trains have not served the west coast port, apart from occasional diversions, since 1965. They will operate to and from Oban from 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28 February.


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Caledonian Sleeper trains to trial Oban service

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OVERNIGHT trains will run to Oban for the first time for 51 years to gauge demand for a permanent service, the Caledonian Sleeper announced today.

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With a belch of diesel fumes the 12.10 service for Glasgow Queen Street gets underway from Oban on 30 July 2011.
Location: Oban
Company: Callander and Oban Railway
30/07/2011 John Steven
156 474 forming the 12.11 train to Glasgow Queen Street, awaits its departure time at Oban station on a very warm Sunday 23 May 2010.
Location: Oban
Company: Callander and Oban Railway
23/05/2010 Ken Browne
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