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Starring Peaky Blinders' Joe Cole, Nightsleeper follows a late-night hijacking incident on an overnight train.
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Europe: Night train start-up European Sleeper has begun passenger operations, providing an overnight rail connection between Brussels and Berlin for the first time since 2008.
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Other similar routes have sprung up as the travel industry responds to rising fuel costs and climate damage. It hasn't been an easy time to be a rail enthusiast, but the resurgence of the sleeper train on the continent is offering British travellers a tantalising prospect for 2023. A new pan-European service starting in May is opening up the possibility of jumping on a Eurostar at St Pancras on a Friday afternoon and waking up in Berlin the following morning, breakfast included.
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Back in the day, Tayside motorists could drive to Perth and then be shuttled to London without adding a single mile to their trip.
(Permalink) Motorail Perth Sleeper  Edinburgh Waverley: May 1995 saw the withdrawal of the Sleeper/Motorail service from Edinburgh to Plymouth. Car carrying vans, ready for business in the bay platforms at Waverley east end.
 Carstairs: The 09.40 Perth - Kensington Olympia Motorail train approaches Carstairs behind Brush Type 4 No. 1743 on Saturday 23 May 1970. As far as can be seen it is only conveying two cars, so the occupants wil ...  Dumfries Shed: The Kensington Olympia - Perth Motorail service heads north past the remaining shell of Dumfries shed in June 1971 behind a Brush Type 4. |
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A bevy of new sleeper trains are cropping up throughout the region and offering perks like spacious beds, room service, and craft cocktails.
(Permalink) Caledonian Sleeper Europe Sleeper  Aberdeen: Caledonian Sleeper waiting to depart Aberdeen behind 73967 on 24th August 2021.  Inverness: DB Class 67, newly arrived in Inverness station with the Caledonian Sleeper service on 30th January 2018. |
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The railway scheme is being proposed to curb the number of flights across Europe in a bid to drastically reduce carbon emissions.
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A Caledonian Sleeper carriage which transported its last passengers just weeks ago is to form part of a unique heritage rail visitor experience.
(Permalink) Sleeper  Bo^ness: Mk3 sleeper 10580 recently arrived from Polmadie in full working order. It is to become part of a sleeping car display in due course in the Museum of Scottish Railways.
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More routes and seven-day-a-week running could feature for Caledonian Sleeper in the future.
(Permalink) Sleeper  Preston: The northbound Highland Sleeper pauses at Preston platform 4 on 21 April 2009 with First ScotRail liveried 90024 at the helm. The departure from Preston is scheduled for 0052 hrs and the train ... |
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The introduction of the revamped Highlands service is expected to finally happen in mid-October.
(Permalink) Sleeper  Glasgow Central: Pipers greet the arrival of the first up Lowland Sleeper from Glasgow to use the new Mk.5 stock. 28th April 2019  Preston: One of the new Caledonian Sleepers Mk 5 carriages is seen at Preston on 23 January 2019 during the second night of testing on the Glasgow/Edinburgh service.  Kilmarnock: Close up of new Caledonian Sleeper coach 15005, displaying its full European number, seen at Kilmarnock on 25th January 2019 being transferred to Brodie's for testing.
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A brake pipe valve was left closed on a Caledonian Sleeper train which overshot the platform at Edinburgh Waverley, a preliminary rail accident investigation has found.
The Northbound Lowlander service ended up 650m (711 yards) east of the station following the incident on 1 August. The error happened when the locomotive had been attached at Carstairs. (Permalink) Sleeper  Carstairs: View from a less than crowded waiting room at Carstairs, approaching 06.30 on 6 June 2006. 90027 is in the process of coupling up to the rear of the Lowland Sleeper, 7 coaches of which it will take on ... |
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Public tell of delays, power cuts and being told to take a taxi 100 miles to their destination. With luxury double rooms, en suite showers and a breakfast service which includes smoothie bowls and eggs royale, the relaunch of the renowned Caledonian Sleeper just over 100 days ago seemed to have elevated the train service to the highest standards of luxury and convenience.But since the £150m fleet of trains was introduced in April, it has been beset with difficulties from severe delays and botched reservations to food shortages and a broken air conditioning unit. One passenger complained of a power cut, while another one was forced to sleep with the lights on.
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The Caledonian Sleeper train was stopped using an emergency brake after overshooting the platform at Edinburgh Waverley.
The Northbound Lowlander service ended up several hundred yards to the east of the station after the incident on Thursday. Operator Serco confirmed the train's manager deployed the emergency brake. An inspector from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch was sent to the scene to gather evidence. The train blocked a junction, halting trains to and from North Berwick, Dunbar, Tweedbank and London. (Permalink) Sleeper Glasgow Central: Pipers greet the arrival of the first up Lowland Sleeper from Glasgow to use the new Mk.5 stock. 28th April 2019 Preston: One of the new Caledonian Sleepers Mk 5 carriages is seen at Preston on 23 January 2019 during the second night of testing on the Glasgow/Edinburgh service. Kilmarnock: Close up of new Caledonian Sleeper coach 15005, displaying its full European number, seen at Kilmarnock on 25th January 2019 being transferred to Brodie's for testing.
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An investigation has been launched after a Caledonian Sleeper train arriving at Edinburgh Waverley overshot the platform.
The Northbound Lowlander service ended up in Abbeyhill to the east of the station following the 08:45 incident. It blocked a junction, halting trains to and from North Berwick, Dunbar, Tweedbank and London. Officials from the train's operator said early indications were that there were no technical problems (Permalink) Sleeper |
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Lightning strikes have caused disruption for rail passengers in Scotland with several services delayed or cancelled.
Train passengers in the Highlands were held up due to damage to the signalling system between Inverness and Beauly. Similar equipment damage in the north of England caused delays to Caledonian Sleeper services between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Rail firms said delays were ongoing but they were working to resume services. (Permalink) Sleeper |
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Caledonian Sleeper staff have voted for industrial action in a dispute over 'appalling' working conditions.
The RMT union said members have suffered workplace stress and mental health issues following the introduction of its new fleet. The union said poor staffing levels and insufficient training had contributed to a complete breakdown in industrial relations. (Permalink) Sleeper |
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A 'rescue train' was sent to help passengers from a Caledonian Sleeper service which broke down in a remote area of the Highlands.
The overnight service to London Euston was cancelled due to a power failure shortly after it left Fort William on Friday. Caledonian Sleeper 'sincerely apologised' and said Sunday night's services would start from Edinburgh. It is the latest in a series of problems facing the rail firm. Since launching its new £150m fleet to great fanfare in April, passengers travelling between the Central Belt and London have faced disruption and cancellations. (Permalink) Sleeper |
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Passengers booked on Caledonian Sleeper services are facing further disruption after a train's wheels were damaged earlier this week.
A replacement bus picked up customers in the West Midlands on Wednesday morning after their Scotland-bound train encountered a 'technical issue'. It meant Wednesday night's service back to London and Thursday's Euston-Edinburgh service were not able to run. Now two further overnight services have been cancelled. The problems come shortly after the introduction of the new £150m fleet, which began running at the end of April. (Permalink) Sleeper |
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Passengers on the first of the new Caledonian Sleeper trains from Scotland to London arrived three hours late after signalling problems on the line.
The northbound service to Glasgow and Edinburgh was also delayed after being hit by what operators Serco called 'teething problems'. The signalling issue happened at Carstairs and led to the train not making it to London until 10:30. Serco has apologised to customers and offered them a full refund. (Permalink) Sleeper |
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