IRR supports Better Transport Week 2025

Independent Rail Retailers (IRR) has published its response to the Government’s consultation on rail reform, “A Railway Fit for Britain’s future”, with a clear call to put passengers first. 

As the future of rail retailing evolves, there’s a major opportunity to grow industry revenue, cut costs, and rebuild passenger confidence – not by focusing solely on transactions, but by selling the experience of travel.

With the rail reform consultation now closed, the big question is: what’s next? 

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 possible – and championing the work our members do every day to […]

Anthony Smith, Chair at Independent Rail Retailers has responded to Christian Wolmar’s sentiments on ‘How Great British Railways can help lift the gloom’.

Independent rail retailers are changing the game for rail travel in Great Britain

For years, the annual fare rise cycle was a triple own goal for the rail industry. The dreaded January price hikes arrived at the worst possible time – after Christmas, in the cold and dark, when commuters were already reluctant to return to work. It made for great headlines, but bad optics. 

With the announcement that Great British Railways is going to be selling its own tickets, the future for the retail market is going to be very competitive and consumer-focused.