BCD Travel has announced the integration of Deutsche Bahn and the introduction of UK split ticketing into Tripsource.
A direct Deutsche Bahn integration in the AI-powered travel platform strengthens Tripsource’s content depth in one of Europe’s most important rail markets, Germany. Additional Deutsche Bahn capabilities are planned.
Forthcoming initiatives include the addition of SNCB and NS International content for the Benelux region in July.
BCD’s rail content strategy focuses on deep integrations that increase breadth and quality across key European markets. They build on coverage with UK Rail, SNCF in France and SBB in Switzerland.
In the UK, BCD has made rail more accessible, affordable and competitive with the addition of split ticketing in Tripsource. Split ticketing automatically surfaces cost-efficient fare combinations without requiring manual searching, making rail easier to book and compare within the normal workflow.
BCD data shows that about 35% of rail bookings now use split tickets, generating average savings of £21.50 per trip.
With its latest round of usability enhancements, BCD focused on rail capabilities to make shopping and booking more intuitive and personal for travellers.
Tripsource now supports seat maps, giving travellers more visibility and confidence at the point of booking. That includes automated loyalty, discount card and corporate-negotiated fare integrations that apply eligible savings within the booking flow.
Michèle Lawley, President of Europe at BCD, said: “We’ve built a modern, scalable, customer-centric rail offering that aligns with how our customers want to shop, book and manage their journeys either online or offline, while also enabling more sustainable travel choices. It required long-term investments in our open platform, partnerships and experience that bring it all together.”
Steph DeNote, Senior Vice President of Travel Commerce at BCD, added: “Tripsource also provides rail boarding passes directly in the app, simplifying the experience for travellers even further. But the impact goes beyond convenience. As traveller satisfaction improves, so does adoption, which drives greater compliance and unlocks measurable savings. It’s a clear win for everyone involved.”
