Caledonian Sleeper Managing Director to step down

Ryan Flaherty, Managing Director of Caledonian Sleeper, is leaving the operator to move to the defence side of the Serco business for family reasons.

Serco operates the CS franchise, and has done since March 31 2015.

“Ryan has led Serco Caledonian Sleeper during a transformational period. Under his leadership, the business is well positioned for growth having successfully introduced a £150m fleet of new trains.

“The recruitment process for his successor as managing director of Serco Caledonian Sleeper will begin shortly, with Ryan remaining in post until there is a managed transition,” said John Whitehurst, Serco MD for Transport.

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