Booking technology specialist Vibe is partnering with Trainline to offer a full range of UK rail content to its users.
The partnership with Trainline Partner Solutions, which is the B2B arm of independent rail retailer Trainline, will allow Vibe to offer UK rail inventory and fares, including options such as split-ticket pricing, to its users.
Simon Goddard, Vibe’s chief operations officer, said: “Access to train inventories is often a real headache for TMCs and corporate buyers, and we’re really excited to be able to make that process more efficient and compliant by partnering with Trainline.”
The deal between the two companies will also include technical features such as post-sales servicing on rail bookings. Vibe said some TMC clients such as Agiito and sustainability-focused COCO+ were already intending to take advantage of the new rail content.
Liz Emmott, director of global distribution for Trainline Partner Solutions (TPS), added: “We want to make booking rail tickets a simple and seamless experience for all travellers, with business travellers booking through TMCs or corporate buyers enjoying the same retail experience as they do when buying their own leisure tickets direct from Trainline.
“Partnering with Vibe is the ideal way for TPS to increase our distribution reach and improve the experience for professional buyers.”