GB Railfreight in bed with Caledonian Sleeper for another seven years

Caledonian Sleeper train in the Scottish Highlands
Caledonian Sleeper train in the Scottish Highlands near Dalwhinnie GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has agreed on a seven-year deal with Caledonian Sleeper Ltd to continue hauling the Caledonian Sleeper coaches. The contract, effective since 25 June, follows on from the service being taken into public sector control by the Scottish government. GBRf was the incumbent traction partner before the private sector management contractors, Serco, were ousted in an acrimonious termination of their contract earlier this year.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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GB Railfreight in bed with Caledonian Sleeper for another seven years

Caledonian Sleeper train in the Scottish Highlands
Caledonian Sleeper train in the Scottish Highlands near Dalwhinnie GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has agreed on a seven-year deal with Caledonian Sleeper Ltd to continue hauling the Caledonian Sleeper coaches. The contract, effective since 25 June, follows on from the service being taken into public sector control by the Scottish government. GBRf was the incumbent traction partner before the private sector management contractors, Serco, were ousted in an acrimonious termination of their contract earlier this year.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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