Rail 74 Corridor
10 Years of Passenger Growth & Social Value (2015–2025) Communities Connected Through Rail For the last decade, Rail 74 Community Rail Partnership has worked alongside communities, rail partners, schools, volunteers, and local organisations to help make rail travel more accessible, inclusive, sustainable, and community-focused across the Rail 74 corridor. New official data published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for 2024–25 highlights the continued recovery and growth of local rail usage across our line, showing the importance of community rail in supporting people, places, and local…
🚆 Case Study: “My Train Bag” – Supporting Inclusive Rail Travel
At Rail 74 Community Rail Partnership, we believe train travel should feel welcoming, accessible, and comfortable for everyone. As part of our Tracks to Inclusion programme, we are proud to launch a new pilot project in partnership with the National Autistic Society South Lanarkshire — introducing our “My Train Bag” sensory travel packs for neurodivergent children and families. 💙 The Idea For many autistic children and young people, travelling by train can feel overwhelming. Busy stations, loud announcements, crowds, waiting times, and unfamiliar environments can all create anxiety…