Glasgow Veteran Calls for Continuation of Free Rail Companion Pilot
George Heenan, an 87-year-old Glasgow RAF veteran, is urging the Scottish Government to make the free rail companion pilot scheme a permanent policy.
The scheme, which was launched on April 1, 2025, allows holders of an Eye +1 National Entitlement Card (NEC) to travel with a companion for free on all ScotRail services and other train operators in Scotland.
The scheme is "life-changing" for veterans like Heenan, who attends Sight Scotland Veterans’ Hawkhead Centre in Paisley.
- Launched on April 1, 2025
- Free travel for companions of Eye +1 National Entitlement Card holders
- Applies to all ScotRail services and other train operators in Scotland
Author's summary: Veteran calls for permanent free rail companion scheme.