Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe in bid to create global rail travel powerhouse
Multimodal traveltech company Omio Group has signed a deal to acquire Rail Europe. Upon completion, Rail Europe will become part of Omio Group, joining Omio's B2C booking platform, its B2B distributi... The proposed acquisition gives Omio access to Rail Europe's global network of travel agents and operators across more than 70 countries, along with more than 90 years of rail expertise.
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- Acquisition Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe in bid to create global rail travel powerhouse The proposed acquisition gives Omio access to Rail Europe's global network of travel agents and operators across more than 70 countries, along with more than 90 years of rail expertise.
Cate Lawrence 2 hours ago Share Share Send email Copy link Multimodal traveltech company Omio Group has signed a deal to acquire Rail Europe .
- Rail Europe connects travellers to around 250 rail providers - including SNCF, Eurostar, Trenitalia, DB, Renfe, SBB, and ÖBB - as well as leading rail passes such as Eurail and the Swiss Travel Pass.
Every year, around 5 million train tickets are sold through its platform.
- Omio and Rail Europe would give the industry a player with the technology and scale to make connected, accessible, and affordable train travel a reality for all.
The sector has been constrained by outdated systems and controlled by dominant players for far too long.
- Rail Europe adds considerable rail experience, a trusted international consumer brand, and the strongest B2B distribution network.
Together, we would offer more to our travellers, partners and the rail industry than either company could achieve on its own.
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- #The proposed acquisition gives Omio access to Rail Europe's global network of travel agents and operators across more than 70 countries, along with more than 90 years of rail expertise.
- #Acquisition Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe in bid to create global rail travel powerhouse The proposed acquisition gives Omio access to Rail Europe's global network of travel agents and operators across more than 70 countries, along with more than 90 years of rail expertise.
- #Today, its technology, customer care services, and rail expertise support more than 25,000 partners across 70+ countries.
- #Every year, around 5 million train tickets are sold through its platform.
The proposed acquisition gives Omio access to Rail Europe's global network of travel agents and operators across more than 70 countries, along with more than 90 years of rail expertise. Acquisition Omio Group to acquire Rail Europe in bid to create global rail travel powerhouse The proposed acquisition gives Omio access to Rail Europe's global network of travel agents and operators across more than 70 countries, along with more than 90 years of rail expertise. Cate Lawrence 2 hours ago Share Share Send email Copy link Multimodal traveltech company Omio Group has signed a deal to acquire Rail Europe .
Upon completion, Rail Europe will become part of Omio Group, joining Omio's B2C booking platform, its B2B distribution business, and its travel discovery brand, Rome2Rio. For 90 years, Rail Europe has helped make European rail travel accessible to travellers and travel businesses worldwide. Today, its technology, customer care services, and rail expertise support more than 25,000 partners across 70+ countries.
Rail Europe connects travellers to around 250 rail providers - including SNCF, Eurostar, Trenitalia, DB, Renfe, SBB, and ÖBB - as well as leading rail passes such as Eurail and the Swiss Travel Pass. Every year, around 5 million train tickets are sold through its platform. Through its website and app, travellers can easily book rail journeys across Europe.
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