Minutes of Meeting February 2025
Date: 2025-02-28Attendees: Suzie McCheyne- Development Officer, Diane Whateley- Secretary, Aiden Watt-volunteer, John Wilson- Scotrail, Nigel Wunsch- deputy chair, Alex Bray- Cross Country, Fraser Hamilton, Jim Bolton- Healthy and Happy, Andy Crosbie National Autistic society, John Miller- Scotrail Holdings.Apologies: Victoria Moore- Chair; Rose hewitt Newton Station adopters; Arlene Dickson. Samaritans Updates JW — Dates to be aware of: 22/3/2025 CRP networking meeting through Scotrail 25/4/2025 JW retiring JB — Ticket office hours being cut at Rutherglen and Cambuslang, but JW explained that staff would still be available to help,…
Minutes of Meeting October 2024
The Rail 74 CRP meeting covered several key updates, including long-overdue repairs to Rutherglen Station and potential improvements at Newton, with efforts to involve local schools and community groups. Funding has been secured for additional planting at Newton’s community garden, while discussions continue on land ownership responsibilities. An accessible days-out interactive map is in development in partnership with the National Autistic Society, and the Social Bite homeless village in Rutherglen may offer opportunities for CRP involvement. The travelling classrooms initiative has been successfully completed, and planning is underway for further accessibility and climate change projects. Rail safety education will expand to 8–10 schools, and there are concerns about the lack of awareness regarding discounted travel for young people. The next meeting is scheduled for November 28th.