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Access Rail

24 February 2024
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What is Access Rail?

AccessRail is an innovative service that provides a seamless link between air, rail and bus travel. It allows travel agents to not only show rail and bus segments in a PNR, but also to issue tickets for these segments.

By integrating rail services with airline networks, AccessRail offers passengers the ability to book train tickets in conjunction with their flights, using a single booking platform.

This unique approach not only simplifies the travel booking process but also expands the reach of airlines to destinations not served by air travel, using rail networks as an extension of their routes.

PNR Expert and AccessRail

We've now synced out database with 100's of rail operators across the globe. This means we can convert your rail and bus journeys along with flights.

We've also updated PNR Expert to display rail and bus segments, explicitly so there's no confusion. Allowing travel agents provide greater clarity to customers

The service caters to the growing demand for more sustainable and efficient travel options, providing a greener alternative to short-haul flights with the comfort and speed of modern high-speed trains. AccessRail partners with major rail operators and airlines worldwide, enabling travelers to enjoy a seamless travel experience from their initial flight to their final rail destination, with the convenience of through check-in, baggage transfer, and a unified ticketing system.

This integration of air and rail travel represents a significant step forward in the evolution of global travel infrastructure, offering a more integrated, convenient, and environmentally friendly option for international travelers. With AccessRail, the journey between the airport and the final destination becomes smoother, faster, and more enjoyable, paving the way for a new era in intermodal travel.

In addition to this, for all converted PNR Layouts PNR Expert will also explicity if the segment is a rail segment or bus segment, meaning your customers will always know exactly what they're booking and avoiding nasty shocks further down the road.

Benefits of Access Rail

  • Seamless integration of air and rail travel
  • Unified booking platform for air and rail tickets
  • Extended reach of airlines to destinations not served by air travel
  • Convenient and efficient travel options
  • More sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
CountryRail Operator
United KingdomAvanti West Coast
United KingdomGreat Western Rail
United KingdomTransPennine Express
United KingdomLondon North Eastern Railways
United KingdomNational Express (Coaches)
FranceSNCF
BelgiumBene Bahn
Czech RepublicCB
SpainRenfe
JapanJapan East Rail
JapanJR Kyushu
JapanJR West
JapanJR East
JapanFriendly Airport Limousine
KoreaKorail
AustriaÖBB
Netherlands/BelgiumEurostar
CanadaVIA Rail
SwedenSwedish Rail
USAMichigan Flyer
USAVirgin Trains USA
ItalyTrenitalia
NorwayVy
SwitzerlandSBB