Anthony Smith shares insights on Transport Payments at Global Seminar News December 13, 2024 Last month, Anthony Smith, Chair at the IRR, took part in Transport Ticketing Global’s Travel & Transport Payment week: Digital Edition seminar. Find out how third party rail retailers are leading the way in innovation and transforming ticketing tools to shape the future of rail travel. Catch up on all the insights and discussions here. Latest news Keep up to date with all our latest News March 17, 2026 IRR welcomes Government’s plans to improve Delay Repay for passengers Independent Rail Retailers (IRR) welcomes the Government’s plans to simplify the Delay Repay process, making it easier for passengers to claim compensation directly through the channels they use to buy tickets, including third-party retailers. Read more News March 18, 2026 IRR sponsors UK Rail Summit 2026 We’re pleased to be sponsoring this year’s UK Rail Summit, hosted by Transport Times on Friday 17 April 2026. Read more News February 25, 2026 Put passengers first: Independent Rail Retailers call for urgent Delay Repay reform Independent Rail Retailers (IRR) has today published a new report calling for urgent reform of the Delay Repay compensation system. It highlights how changes to an outdated and fragmented process could better support passengers in accessing the compensation they are entitled to. Read more News February 6, 2026 Ticket app look to the future Independent retailers have reshaped the way passengers buy train tickets, using modern technology and user-friendly platforms to make journey planning, ticket booking, and travel updates easier and more accessible than ever. Read more News January 22, 2026 IRR members give evidence at the Railways Public Bill Committee On Tuesday 20 January, Omio represented Independent Rail Retailers at the Railways Public Bill Committee. Speaking alongside Trainline. Together, they set out the key changes needed to protect passenger choice and deliver real value for money. Read more News January 6, 2026 Great British Rail Sale Returns – save even more with independent rail retailers The Great British Rail Sale is back from 6 to 12 January 2026, giving passengers the chance to snap up discounted Advance and Off-Peak tickets across Britain. Read more News December 17, 2025 Unlocking Growth: how rail reform can help retailers boost passenger numbers “For passengers, what matters most is a better rail experience from day one: choice, value-for-money tickets, and easy-to-use booking systems….” Read more News December 10, 2025 IRR Chair gives evidence at Transport Select Committee Today, our Chair, Anthony Smith, gave evidence to the Transport Select Committee, which examined how landmark reforms to the railways could lead to improvements for passengers, accessibility and a simpler ticketing system. Read more