An historic overnight rail service will begin calling in the West Midlands next year.

Birmingham International station in Solihull has been added to the Caledonian Sleeper route on the West Coast Main Line, connecting the region up directly with the Scottish Highlands.

The operator calls it "the most significant timetable change in over three decades" and hopes it will strengthen tourism, business and economic ties between the regions.

The service from Birmingham International will commence on the evening of January 15 and travel to Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness.

This initiative is part of Caledonian Sleeper's broader strategy to adapt and grow in response to market needs.

The Caledonian Sleeper service is an overnight train journey between Scotland and London Euston which is o

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