Tracks to Prosperity: Financial Wellbeing along the Rail 74 line with Thistle Credit Union
Delivered: January to March 2026Partner: Thistle Credit UnionFunder: Network Rail Community Rail Fund, administered by Foundation ScotlandProject area: Communities along the Rail 74 line, from Rutherglen to Motherwell Between January and March 2026, Rail 74 Community Rail Partnership worked with Thistle Credit Union to make financial wellbeing support easier to access for people living along our line. Tracks to Prosperity shared practical information about budgeting, saving, digital banking and affordable borrowing. It also helped people understand how a credit union works and what support might be available when…
Thank You to Our Funders and Supporters
Rail 74 Community Rail Partnership would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the organisations whose funding, practical support and belief in our work allow us to make a real difference across the communities along our railway line. We are especially grateful to ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Siemens and CAF Rail, alongside our rail-industry, community and voluntary-sector partners. Their support has helped us to: Funding is about much more than paying for materials or activities. It gives us the opportunity to listen to communities, test new…
Creating a More Welcoming Station Gateway at Rutherglen
A major art and access project is bringing Rutherglen’s history, people and identity into the station during the town’s 900th anniversary year. Why the project matters Rutherglen Station is an important gateway used by residents, commuters and visitors, but parts of the entrance and walkway feel tired and do not yet reflect the character of the town. Rutherglen’s 900th anniversary created a timely opportunity to improve the passenger experience while leaving a lasting community legacy. What is being created Rail 74 is working with Rutherglen artist Erin Bradley…
Small Bag, Big Difference
How Rail 74 is helping families feel confident about train travel For many families, catching a train is an ordinary part of everyday life. For some autistic, neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive children, however, a train journey can involve noise, crowds, waiting, unexpected changes and unfamiliar surroundings. What might seem like a simple journey can quickly become overwhelming. For some families, the result is that train travel is avoided altogether. Rail 74 Community Rail Partnership wanted to see whether something simple could help. That idea became our Sensory Travel Bag…