Rail Europe distributes more than 5 million tickets a year; rail travel gaining relevance but we are far from where we need to be: Bjorn Bender

Underlining the rising popularity of train travel, Bjorn Bender, CEO & Executive Chairman, Rail Europe, says, “We’re proud to distribute more than 5 million train tickets a year, connecting over 200 operators through one platform. Rail is gaining relevance. But we are far from where we need to be. Booking international train travel is still too complicated and fragmented. We don’t need more apps, we need more cooperation, open standards, transparent fares and access to data. That’s what we’re building right now – as we move into the next strategy phase. A rail experience that works for everyone – not just domestic commuters or insiders, but also non-domestic and unfamiliar travellers.”