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…
Minutes of Meeting Aug 2026
Attendance Present as recorded: Suzie McCheyne, Nigel Wunsch, Fraser Hamilton, Ros Houldsworth, Aiden Watt, Diane Whateley, Diane and Kieran Wise, Charmian Harrison, John Miller, graham Whitehead, Alex Bray, Andy Crosbie, Rosalie Dunn and Rose Hewitt. Purpose of meeting Partners received updates on current Rail 74 activity, accessibility and neurodiversity work, station and community projects, funding, and developments from ScotRail, CrossCountry Avanti, the National Autistic Society and local partners. 1 Partnership and collaboration Suzie welcomed partners and chaired the meeting. Diane reported that discussions with SocialBite and Eugenie had…
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.
Minutes of Meeting September 2023
Date: 2023-09-26Attendees: Suzie McCheyne- Development Officer, Jim Bolton- Rutherglen Rotary, Victoria Moore-volunteer, Willie Clark- Transport for Scotland, Fraser Hamilton – volunteer. Updates A. Development Officer Various Next meeting: 14/11/23 @2.30pm @ H&H in Rutherglen, confirmed booking in place.
Minutes of Meeting August 2023
Date: 2023-08-15Attendees: Suzie McCheyne- Development Officer, Diane Whateley- Secretary, Eugenie Aroutcheff- Grow 73, Jim Bolton- Rutherglen CC, John Wilson- Scotrail, Alex Bray-Cross Country, Caroline Thompson-Noble CRN, Victoria Moore-volunteer, Arlene Dickson-Samaritans, Willie Clark- Transport for Scotland, Haotian Zheng- Postgrad Student Updates A. Development Officer AP1: WC will send a report about Rutherglen to Network rail Board/Scotrail CPT suggested that corporate volunteers might be able to contribute. JW reported that Network Rail had recruited a team of painters and a report had been made to Scotrail Holdings about the state…