Worldspan has introduced an interactive rail booking tool that makes train bookings as simple for travel agents as arranging travel online. According to the company, the new Worldspan Go! Rail Booking Tool eliminates traditional GDS entries, and replaces them with intuitive, Web-like travel buying tools to simplify and accelerate the rail buying experience.

The new shopping, booking and commission-generating tool sits on the travel agent’s desktop for quick and easy access.

“As the latest addition to our suite of interactive desktop tools for travel agents, the new Go! Rail Booking Tool introduces many first-time, timesaving capabilities. It is all about simplicity, speed and increased revenues for our customers,” said Sue Powers, Worldspan chief information officer and senior vice president – Worldwide Product Solutions. “The tool boosts productivity for agents with extensive experience in booking rail, and it is extremely beneficial to novice agents who are unfamiliar with GDS formats.”

Worldspan agents in the United Kingdom have access to the full product portfolio of Amtrak in North America, and selected European rail services sold under the AccesRail umbrella. Agents also have access to Japan Rail East passes, and London Airport Express services to/from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports are also available.