Caledonian Sleeper completes first Scottish Highlands journey from Birmingham
The Caledonian Sleeper completed its first overnight journey to the Scottish Highlands, departing from the West Midlands.
The inaugural departure from Birmingham International is the first expansion for the Caledonian Sleeper network for decades.
It now allows direct rail access from Birmingham Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness.
“This is a historic moment for the Caledonian Sleeper, introducing our first overnight service from and to Birmingham International,” said Graham Kelly, Managing Director at Caledonian Sleeper.
“In addition to leisure travel from the Midlands, the new link connects businesses at both ends of the route, supporting economic ties between the West Midlands and Scotland.”
Caledonian Sleeper offers private sleeper cabins, including some en-suite, and reclining seat coaches.
“For the first time in more than 30 years, we have an overnight rail service to the Highlands, and that’s a real milestone for the region’s transport,” said Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands.
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