Caledonian Sleeper staff quit after reporting for work after drinking
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FIVE Caledonian Sleeper staff have resigned after being caught turning up for work after drinking.
It is understood they were suspended after two incidents on separate trains and then allowed to resign rather than be sacked.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the rail regulator, has asked the firm what action it is taking “to ensure the situation does not happen again”.
Ryan Flaherty, Serco’s managing director for Caledonian Sleeper, said: “Our primary priority is the safety of our guests and staff, and we have clear staff policies in place around alcohol consumption.
“Immediately after being made aware of potential breaches, we investigated and can confirm that five members of on-board crew have left the company.”
A spokesperson for the ORR said: “We are aware of the incident and are talking to Caledonian Sleeper about this and what actions the train company is taking to ensure the situation does not happen again.”
A Transport Scotland spokesman said: “Staff disciplinary issues are a matter for Serco Caledonian Sleeper. There is a zero-tolerance policy towards alcohol and drug use across the UK rail industry.
"The testing procedures put in place by Caledonian Sleeper addressed this issue immediately and ensured passenger safety was maintained.”
