Bespoke Sleeper Vehicle

A long-term client approached us with a unique request in 2016. They asked us to construct a unique vehicle for them – a luxury sleeper carriage with onboard spa facilities – the first of its kind in the world. 

This unusual project created some unique challenges: namely, how to recreate relaxing and spacious spa facilities, usually found in luxury hotels, onboard a railway vehicle whilst maintaining the level of opulence and comfort our client’s customers expect. 

We began this project by looking at the overall design and feel of our client’s existing fleet, then set about complimenting this in the design for the new vehicle. 

Assenta Rail provided a turnkey solution and were challenged to deliver the vehicle to our client within a very tight timeframe. After producing initial concept and being satisfied that it was in line with the theme of the existing vehicles, we progressed with detailed design for areas such as structure and partitioning, electrics, plumbing, heating and ventilation etc. Once the detailed designs were finished, we engaged with one of our specialist contractors to carry out the installation of the bespoke interiors. Our team carried out the electrical and mechanical installations and final commissioning. 

Prior to presenting the completed vehicle to our client, Assenta Rail managed the process of approvals and registration and gained authorisation for the vehicle to be placed in to service.