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== Service == |
== Service == |
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The service is pulled by four dedicated [[British Rail Class 57|Class 57]] locomotives. The locomotives and rolling stock still bear the original [[First Great Western]] green and gold, and did not receive First's new corporate colours of blue and pink in [[2000]]. In 2006 the Mark 2 day coaches were replaced with newer Mark 3 day coaches formerly operated by [[Virgin Trains]], with the green and gold colours applied to match the rest of the train. |
The service is pulled by four dedicated [[British Rail Class 57|Class 57]] locomotives. The locomotives and rolling stock still bear the original [[First Great Western]] green and gold, and did not receive First's new corporate colours of blue and pink in [[2000]]. In 2006 the Mark 2 day coaches were replaced with newer Mark 3 day coaches formerly operated by [[Virgin Trains]], with the green and gold colours applied to match the rest of the train. |
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==Route== |
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Unlike the other UK sleeper service, Night Riviera operates along a single route. From London Paddington, the train stops first at Reading, then Taunton, Exeter, Newton Abbot and Plymouth. Following Plymouth, the train calls at Liskeard, then all stations down the [[Cornish Main Line]] to the terminus at Penzance. |
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==Amenities== |
==Amenities== |
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The Night Riviera operates First Class and Standard Class. Passengers pay standard fares, with extra charges for sleeping berths (a single berth is more expensive per person than a double berth); passengers with First Class tickets pay extra for their sleeping berth, but receive complimentary breakfast and newspaper. In addition, sleeper passengers receive the following amenities: |
The Night Riviera operates First Class and Standard Class. Passengers pay standard fares, with extra charges for sleeping berths (a single berth is more expensive per person than a double berth); passengers with First Class tickets pay extra for their sleeping berth, but receive complimentary breakfast and newspaper. In addition, sleeper passengers receive the following amenities: |
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Revision as of 17:03, 26 April 2007
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| Franchise(s) | Part of Greater Western franchise (1. April 2006 – 2016) |
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| Main route(s) | London - Penzance |
| Other route(s) | None |
| Fleet size | 4 Class 57 locomotives Mark 3 day coaches Mark 3 sleeper coaches |
| Stations called at | 16 |
| Parent company | First Great Western |
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| Website | www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Content.aspx?id=42 |
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The Night Riviera is a sleeper train service operated by First Great Western. It is one of only three remaining sleeper services on the railway in Great Britain (the others being the Caledonian Sleepers). It runs two trains per night, six days a week (Sun-Fri) between London Paddington and Penzance, with one train departing in each direction.
Service
The service is pulled by four dedicated Class 57 locomotives. The locomotives and rolling stock still bear the original First Great Western green and gold, and did not receive First's new corporate colours of blue and pink in 2000. In 2006 the Mark 2 day coaches were replaced with newer Mark 3 day coaches formerly operated by Virgin Trains, with the green and gold colours applied to match the rest of the train.
Route
Unlike the other UK sleeper service, Night Riviera operates along a single route. From London Paddington, the train stops first at Reading, then Taunton, Exeter, Newton Abbot and Plymouth. Following Plymouth, the train calls at Liskeard, then all stations down the Cornish Main Line to the terminus at Penzance.
Amenities
The Night Riviera operates First Class and Standard Class. Passengers pay standard fares, with extra charges for sleeping berths (a single berth is more expensive per person than a double berth); passengers with First Class tickets pay extra for their sleeping berth, but receive complimentary breakfast and newspaper. In addition, sleeper passengers receive the following amenities:
- Dedicated Service Leader to provide an at-seat food and beverage service
- Air-conditioned sleeper berths
- A complimentary toiletry pack
- Morning wake up call
- Complimentary newspaper and breakfast for First Class passengers
- Use of First Class Lounge on arrival in Paddington, including complimentary refreshments for all sleeper berth passengers
- Use of showers for sleeper berth passengers upon arrival at Paddington.
- Free taxi transfer from Paddington to Waterloo International for Eurostar passengers
The Night Riviera was also responsible for pulling the last Motorail service on British railways; the Friday Night Riviera had special carriages capable of accommodating a number of cars which are pulled as part of the train. This service was only available in the summer from May to September, but was permanently withdrawn after 2005.
