John Train

Sir John Train (8 May 1873 – 18 March 1942) was a Scottish politician who was a Unionist Party MP for Glasgow Cathcart. He was first elected in 1929, and held the seat until his death in 1942. He was knighted in the 1936 New Year Honours for political services. Their John Train & Taylor company was involved in construction projects in Glasgow including the Alhambra Theatre, (with his sons James and John later joining the business); their contracts included work on the Kelvin Hall, Jordanhill School, the conversion of Lennox Castle to a hospital and additions to the Templeton's Carpet Factory. (although the main building for this, relocated from its original site in Pollokshields, was not completed until after his death. The family changed their residence from 'Evadale' in Burnside to the late-18th century Cathkin House mansion on the Cathkin Braes south of Rutherglen around 1918, and it remained with them until gifted to be converted into Scotland's first National Children's Home in 1955.

Political career Train was initially active in local politics as a member then chair of Rutherglen Town Council and was vice-convener of Lanarkshire County Council from 1923 to 1930.

Train was a deputy lieutenant for the county of the city, and served as Deacon of the Incorporation of Masons of Glasgow and the overall Deacon Convenor of the city's trade guilds (the latter roles were also held by his son John Wark Train MBE).