14 December 2023 - Rail Europe brings ÖBB offers into all products
Rail Europe, the leading platform for train booking, announces that the Austrian rail provider ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen) is now available as part of its B2B partners’ solutions. This expansion will provide travel agents and partners with access to a broader range of domestic and international rail routes within and from/to Austria as well as Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy and more.
The integration of ÖBB in Rail Europe's inventory will also significantly enlarge its coverage of night trains, providing more options for travellers seeking efficient and eco-friendly journeys to save time and money. ÖBB Nightjet has been expanding across major cities and countries in Europe offering an alternative for those willing to travel the old continent and emerging as an exhilarating alternative to short-haul flights.
" We are thrilled to expand our offer and include ÖBB services into our portfolio. This marks a significant milestone for our business partners as well as our RailAPI and RailFlash customers worldwide, offering access to all major European train operators. With increased cross-border connections, travellers now have the opportunity to explore a diverse mix of landscapes and iconic cities, as well as Eastern Europe," says Björn Bender, Executive Chairman & CEO of Rail Europe.
With ÖBB, travellers can experience an unparalleled blend of efficiency, reliability, and scenic splendour, facilitated by a robust rail network seamlessly connecting key destinations for a comfortable travel experience. Every year, ÖBB transports over 320 million passengers, with all train and station electricity generated from renewable sources. It stands as one of the most punctual railway operators in Europe, boasting a punctuality rate of around 97 percent in passenger transport.
About Rail Europe
Rail Europe is the global reference brand for European train booking. We have been the trusted partner of the travel industry and train operators for 90 years. Our rail expert teams provide technology solutions and customer care services to +15,000 partners in more than 70 countries. International travellers who want to travel by train easily throughout Europe can also book their travel directly through our state-of-the-art train booking website and app. Our catalogue of products focuses on 200 rail providers such as SNCF, SBB, Eurostar, Trenitalia, Italo, DB, Renfe, ÖBB, SNCB, NS, OUIGO Spain and National Rail, and rail passes including the Swiss Travel Pass and Eurail Passes. We sell around 5 million European train tickets every year. Our offices are around the globe and we are headquartered in Paris.
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