{"id":91,"date":"2025-05-12T14:24:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accessbookings.com\/knowledgehub\/?p=91"},"modified":"2026-07-23T18:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T18:46:07","slug":"all-aboard-for-rail-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accessbookings.com\/knowledgehub\/resources-insights\/all-aboard-for-rail-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"All aboard for rail travel!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While business travel often defaults to flights, rail is making a strong comeback \u2013 and for good reason. Confirming this trend, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR)<\/strong> recently reported a significant 7% increase<\/strong> in passenger journeys in Great Britain (Oct-Dec 2024). This contributes to a substantial 1.7 billion journeys<\/strong> in the past year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and highlighting rail’s growing appeal. With increased comfort, flexibility, and lower environmental impact, it might be time to rethink your business travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s why more professionals are choosing the train over the plane:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travelling by rail is a cost-effective way of travelling, especially for short distances. Our expert media and entertainment travel teams make sure you\u2019re getting the best deals at the time of booking, using their knowledge of routes and providers. Depending on the route they might show you alternatives available at a similar time for a lower cost, something which most business travellers don\u2019t have time to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Thousands of destinations across Europe can be reached from the UK every day, so you can pick the time that fits your needs best. If it\u2019s a far-flung destination you\u2019re heading off too, you could even consider an overnight sleeper train and wake up at your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you usually travel from London to Glasgow, for example, by plane, try swapping to rail travel, you\u2019ll lower your CO2 emissions by half. For businesses keen on reducing their environmental impact, it’s worth noting that train travel is much greener than flying or driving, and as an Albert-approved supplier<\/strong>, we actively support these sustainable options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plus, if you swap to E-tickets where possible, you\u2019ll save paper on printing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With over 38 years of experience, we have offices worldwide, filled to the brim with media, film, screen and music travel professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, rail strikes are becoming far too much of a common occurrence, that\u2019s why we\u2019re here for you when you need us. 24\/7, all year round. So, if you\u2019re working late or if the unexpected happens our award-winning travel team can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Don\u2019t worry, you can keep your environmental objectives on track with our carbon offsetting reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only this but full management info is available for all train bookings. From missed opportunities and savings date to viewing ticket type, booking date, class of travel and stations booked. Review which routes you are booking most frequently, and which train operating company you are spending the most with. We provide the information to help you make business savvy choices and tailor your programme accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a more sustainable, efficient, and often less stressful way to travel, it might be time to give rail a second look. Whether you\u2019re headed to a client meeting or a conference across the continent, rail could be your ticket to a smoother journey, and we can sort this for you. Get in touch now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Need last-minute travel that meets your standards?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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At Access Bookings, we have over 30 years of dedicated experience managing your travel & accommodation requirements for the TV, film, and media industry. Let us handle the details so your crew can focus on the shoot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us now on \ud83d\udcde +44(0)1543 272 575 or \ud83d\udce7 contactus@accessbookings.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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