A ScotRail train driver is swapping high-speed travel for pedal-power by taking on a 120-mile cycling challenge to raise money for Age Scotland.
Fresh from completing the Scottish Half Marathon, where he raised £300, Yoker-based train driver, Sean Kennedy, will be taking on the challenge on a static bike at Glasgow Queen Street station on Wednesday, 3 September.
He will be aiming to complete the equivalent of a round trip from Queen Street to the charity’s head office in Edinburgh.
Age Scotland will be at Glasgow Queen Street station on the day with an information stand and raffle tickets for a host of prizes, with all proceeds going towards the charity’s work to tackle loneliness and support older people across the country.
Sean’s efforts form part of the three-year charity partnership between Scotland’s Railway and Age Scotland, which raised more than £330,000 in its first year through fundraising and donations.
“After completing the half marathon, I wanted to do even more to raise funds and awareness for Age Scotland,” said Sean.
“This cycle is a big personal challenge, but knowing it will support such an important cause makes every mile worthwhile. I’m proud to do my bit on behalf of Scotland’s Railway.”
Paul McKay, ScotRail’s communications director, said: “Sean is a fantastic example of the passion and commitment shown by our people across Scotland’s Railway.
“We’re proud to support Age Scotland as our official charity partner, and it’s great to see colleagues taking on personal challenges to raise awareness and funds for such an important cause.”
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