ScotRail 12 month pilot
From 1st April 2025, ScotRail began a 12-month pilot to enable those who have a Sight Impaired National Entitlement Card (NEC) with the Ceye+1 symbol to bring a companion with them at no cost when travelling together on trains within Scotland on ScotRail services.
The blind cardholder can be accompanied by 1 companion who will be granted free travel with the cardholder”. Further information can be found on ScotRail website
Additional travel options
Rail
Discounted Rail Travel with Your NEC Card
Travel between any two Fife train stations for just £1 (single) or £2 (return), unlimited journeys, tickets are valid on the day of purchase.
- Travel is allowed:
- after 9:15 am Monday to Friday
- anytime on weekends
- anytime on national public holidays
Further information available at National Entitlement Card | Concessionary travel | ScotRail
Visually impaired
Visually impaired cardholders are entitled to free train travel in Scotland.
Further information available at National Entitlement Card | Concessionary travel | ScotRail
Young Persons' Rail Discount
If you're 16–18 or a full-time volunteer under 26, you can get 1/3 off most fares and advance tickets, plus 50% off weekly and monthly tickets.
Further information available at Young Scot National Entitlement Card - 16 to 18 | ScotRail
Other Rail Discount Options
If you don’t qualify for free or discounted travel, you can still save with a Disabled Persons Railcard or Senior Railcard (60+), which offer up to 1/3 off rail travel across Britain.
Further information available at UK Railcards | Railcard Discounts | Digital Railcards | ScotRail
Edinburgh Trams
Blind or visually impaired NEC holders can use the Edinburgh trams for free, including to and from Edinburgh Airport. If you have a +1 entitlement on your card, your companion can also travel with you free.
Further information available at edinburghtrams.com.
Ferry Travel – for 'Ceye' and '+1' cardholders
Free ferry travel throughout Scotland.
Further information available at Transport.gov.scot.
Further Information and help:
- Royal Voluntary Service: phone 01592 800208 or email fife.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or go to www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
- Shopmobility: Kirkcaldy 01592 803772, Glenrothes 01592 807102, Dunfermline 01383 661455 or go to www.shopmobilityfife.uk
- Thistle Assistance Card: phone Fife Council 03451 55 00 66 or go to www.thistleassistance.com
- Seescape (Fife Society for the Blind): www.seescape.org.uk
For more information on concessionary travel, visit:
