We are Britain's rail growth partners
and we represent Britain’s Independent Rail Retailers
About Independent Rail Retailers
Independent Rail Retailers is a membership and advocacy organisation representing nearly all the major retailers to sell train tickets for Great British Rail. We play a vital role in driving revenue for the rail industry by investing in technology, offering more affordable tickets, and implementing effective marketing strategies.
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Anthony Smith shares insights on Transport Payments at Global Seminar
Last month, Anthony Smith, Chair at the IRR, took part in Transport Ticketing Global’s Travel & Transport Payments Week: Digital Edition seminar.
Ticket offices and value in staff redeployment
“Cost pressures are bearing down on the rail industry. Revenue is rising, but not fast enough to cover the £2 billion gap between operating subsidy and income. How can the government move forward?” Find out more from the Chair of the IRR in the latest RailReview article.
Insights on Fares, Ticketing and Retail at the RIA Annual Conference
Anthony Smith, Chair at Independent Rail Retailers hosted the Ticketing panel at the annual Railway Industry Association conference, bringing together Mark Plowright, Divya Prashanth, Martin Howell and Stewart Fox-Mills from across the rail sector to discuss the future of fares, ticketing, and retail.