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The '''Night Riviera''' is a [[sleeping car|sleeper train]] service operated by [[First Great Western]]. It is one of only three remaining sleeper services on the railway in Great Britain (the |
The '''Night Riviera''' is a [[sleeping car|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 Sleeper]]s). It runs six days a week (Mon-Fri and Sun) from [[London Paddington]] to [[Penzance]] and vice versa. |
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== Night Riviera Route == |
== Night Riviera Route == |
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| Franchise(s) | N/A |
|---|---|
| Main route(s) | London-Penzance |
| Fleet size | 4 Class 57 locomotives Mark 3 day coaches Mark 3 sleeper coaches |
| Stations called at | 16 |
| Parent company | First Great Western |
| Other | |
| Website | www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk |
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 six days a week (Mon-Fri and Sun) from London Paddington to Penzance and vice versa.
Night Riviera Route
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The route operates (as of 11th June 2006)
| London Paddington | (2350) | |
| Reading | (0035 Tu-Fr / 0039 Mo) | |
| Taunton | (0330 weekdays only) | |
| Exeter St Davids | (0404 Tu-Fr / 0443 Mo) | |
| Newton Abbot | (0425 Tu-Fr / 0506 Mo) | |
| Plymouth | (0605) | |
| Liskeard | (0631) | |
| Bodmin Parkway | (0645) | |
| Lostwithel | (0651) | |
| Par | (0659) | |
| St Austell | (0708) | |
| Truro | (0727) | |
| Redruth | (0741) | |
| Camborne | (0748) | |
| Hayle | (0757) | |
| St Erth | (0802) | |
| Penzance | (0828) |
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.
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 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.
