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Delighted that as from 1 April 2025, a 12-month pilot, as part of the Scottish Government's Fair Fares Review, will offer free travel for the companions of Blind Persons.

We all must work towards making rail travel better for those living with sight loss.

sightscotland.org.uk/FairRail?fbc...
Fair Rail Campaign
We're calling for free rail travel across Scotland for companions of those with a National (Scotland) Concessionary Travel for Blind Persons card.
sightscotland.org.uk
March 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
sightscotland.bsky.social
On 11 March 2026, free companion rail travel became permanent policy in Scotland.

Four years of campaigning by the sight loss community. This is what it looks like.

The Scottish Parliament election is on 7 May. Use your vote.

#FairRail #SightScotland
May 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
allrail.bsky.social
We strongly support night trains, but public money should benefit all operators, not just one. A high subsidy for 10 km in Switzerland won't grow the market, fair TACs, open ticketing & equal access to rolling stock will.

#NightTrains #FairRail #OpenAccess #RailCompetition
Switzerland backs SBB Basel–Copenhagen night train with €48 million
The Swiss federal government will fund a new SBB-run night train between Basel and Copenhagen with up to €48 million (CHF 47 million) by 2030. The night train…
www.railtech.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
sightscotland.bsky.social
It is fantastic to hear about the difference the Fair Rail Campaign for free companion rail travel is making so far.

If you or someone you know has used the scheme, please contact us at policy@sightscotland.org.uk to share your story

sightscotland.org.uk/FairRail

#FairRailCampaign
July 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM