The future of rail isn’t higher fares - it’s smarter retailing. Independent retailers are making it easier to find better deals and get more people back on board. 🔗 Read more in our latest blog: independentrailretailers.co.uk/cold-seat-synd…

Why pay full price when you don’t have to? TrainSplit finds you the cheapest train fares with split ticketing—no extra effort, just extra savings! It’s like having a secret hack for rail travel. Ready to save? Try us now: beta.trainsplit.com #cheaptraintickets #SplitTickets

This Railfuture FREE conference has five guest speakers, two speaking about passenger matters. Martin Gilbert of First Rail on open-access services (Lumo / Hull Trains). Anthony Smith of IRR on purchasing trains tickets in the future railfuture.org.uk/conferences/

Most people don’t walk away from rail because of the price. They walk away because they can’t see their options. And it’s costing the industry up to £500 million a year. At @Raileasy, including TrainSplit.com, we believe this is something we can fix — with better access to

Independent Rail Retailers (IRR) has published its response to the Government’s rail reform consultation, “A railway fit for Britain’s future.” Our members are calling for clear safeguards in ticket retailing ahead of the creation of Great British Railways - to protect the

Smarter fare visibility could unlock £500m for UK rail. Yes, half a billion. The tech’s here. The demand’s real. What’s missing? Access to ADS, the Availability & Distribution Service. Let retailers like us plug in and do what the system was built for: deliver better fares and

Last week, we shared our response to the government’s rail reform consultation. In our submission, our members called for the need for key safeguards in ticket retailing as we move toward the creation of Great British Railways. These safeguards are essential to ensuring

CEO of the Independent IRR association Anthony Smith tells Rail Business UK that third-party train ticket sellers are ‘a force for good’ bringing competition, private money and innovation, and their expertise should be used to fill empty seats railwaygazette.com/uk/the-rail-in…

Our research by Jacobs shows 90% of people budget £100 or less for train travel. Nearly half cap it at £50 for a return. That’s not being tight, that’s being realistic. But right now, millions of people miss out on cheaper, quieter trains simply because that info

Independent Rail Retailers is proud to support Campaign for Better Transport's Better Transport Week 2025! 🚆 This year’s theme is all about how better transport helps connect communities and build a fairer, greener future. 👉 We’re celebrating the role of rail in making those connections

📅Earlier this month, we shared our response to the government’s rail reform consultation. 🖊️In our submission, our members called for the need for key safeguards in ticket retailing as we move toward the creation of Great British Railways. These safeguards are essential to

📅 We’re looking forward to joining the Rail Passenger Experience online conference hosted by RTM World News on 12 June. 🎙️ Anthony Smith, Chair at IRR will deliver a keynote on unlocking growth through innovation, customer-focused retailing, and collaboration - with a focus on

👉Registration is now open for the 22nd Annual Conference of the European Passengers' Federation. 📅Taking place on the 13th and 14th June, the conference will bring together transport professionals and passenger advocates to explore best practices and current developments in the sector.

Ever searched for a train ticket and just given up? You’re not alone. Only 1 in 5 people actually book the first option they see. It’s hardly surprising when prices don’t always add up. We’re calling for full access to live fare data (ADS) so you can easily find the best options

A huge thank you to our Better Transport Conference sponsors! 🙏 Trueform Manufacturing & Technologies Group CityScience IRR Stark Communications Bauer Media Outdoor UK Making Friday 20 June Manchester Metropolitan Uni possible! Book: ow.ly/LGa750WabyC #bettertransportconference25

We are grateful to Independent Rail Retailers for sponsoring #BetterTransportWeek 2025, and helping to make this wonderful week possible. Find out more about IRR in our blog: bettertransport.org.uk/blog/why-indep…

"Rail is about connecting people... And at the heart of this ecosystem sit independent rail retailers, quietly powering the digital interfaces and data behind millions of journeys." Read more in this #BetterTransportWeek guest blog from IRR: ow.ly/bZ6H50WboSY

That's a wrap on #BetterTransportConference2025. Bus stops, rail reform, integrated transport & more. Key takeaway: need cultural change to put people first in transport decisions. Thanks Trueform Manufacturing & Technologies Group CityScience IRR Bauer Media Outdoor UK JI. #BetterTransportWeek

Independent Rail Retailers (IRR) have launched a new prospectus setting out a clear vision for the future of rail retail - one that is open, competitive, and puts passengers at the heart. With over £5billion in ticket sales annually, IRR members play a critical role in growing