Seat61.com has unveiled a booking facility that will allow users to research and book train tickets in 35 countries around the world. The website has gained a massive following since its launch in 2001 as an advice clinic for travellers using train and ferry services. The booking facility has been launched as a microsite with…
Seat61 launches booking tool
Seat61.com has unveiled a booking facility that will allow users to research and book train tickets in 35 countries around the world.
The website has gained a massive following since its launch in 2001 as an advice clinic for travellers using train and ferry services.
The booking facility has been launched as a microsite with the help of rail ticket providers International Rail.
Users will be able to purchase 30 different types of rail passes and use features such as real-time reservations, next day delivery of tickets, online tracking, maps and timetables.
Seat61 founder Mark Smith said: “It’s all about making it easy for people to find out about and book safe, comfortable, train travel, a much more environmentally-friendly and rewarding way to travel than flying for journeys in Europe and around the world.”
Since its launch Smith has been widely credited with building a site that manages to aggregate the myriad of timetables and 66,000 routes available in Europe and North America.
European director of marketing at International Rail, Omid Golshan, said: “The partnership is excellent news for consumers who can now read the advice, on the same trusted website.
“We are looking forward to a successful relationship especially at this time when rail travel is growing in popularity and ease of booking on the Internet is key to success.”
