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The National Entitlement Card (NEC) provides access to many public services across Scotland and gives elderly and disabled people free bus travel across the country. Through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme, it also provides free or reduced fares on train, Subway and ferry journeys. ‌

However, many people with a sight impairment may not be aware of a new pilot scheme running until March 31, 2026 which enables a person accompanying a card holder to travel for free on trains throughout Scotland. Prior to the trial, the companion paid a reduced fare. ‌

To be eligible for free companion rail travel, the cardholder must be visually impaired and have the ‘eye +1’ symbol on the bottom right corner of the Saltire/NEC card . The pilot applies to all rail operators s

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