End of an era as Serco runs last Caledonian Sleeper

By Andy Roden
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Services to be operated by Scottish Government

Serco was due to operate its last Caledonian Sleeper services on 23 June before the Scottish Government takes over operation of the train.

The contractor ran its first sleeper train on 31 March 2015 and has introduced a new fleet of CAF Mk 5 coaches to replace the BR Mk 2/3s previously operating on it.

End of an era: the first Serco-operated Caledonian Sleeper ran on 31 March 2015 from Fort William. 23 March 2023 marks the final day of the company's operation.
End of an era: the first Serco-operated Caledonian Sleeper ran on 31 March 2015 from Fort William. 23 March 2023 marks the final day of the company's operation. Serco

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Originally published in Modern Railways Online

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