Business Direct Online - the Smart Way to Book UK Rail Travel

Are you looking to save money or improve how your company's rail travel is booked? Then Business Direct Online is the perfect partner! Need to find the best fares available to anywhere in the UK? Business Direct Online will display a range of journey times, so the most suitable time can be selected and at the best fare. The lowest fare will always be highlighted and for return journeys it even displays single and return ticket costs to ensure you get the best price. Save costs With Business Direct Online there are no commission or credit card fees and the fare you see on the screen is the price you pay - no hidden fees. 24/7 access Don't be tied to a Monday to Friday service - 24/7 access enables the ability to attend late meetings or change travel arrangements.

Want to improve your travel policy compliance?
The Business Direct Online booking tool enables you to reinforce your travel policy and improve compliance. If a fare is chosen which contravenes for example a 'cheapest ticket' travel policy the system will automatically pick this up. The booker either has the option to select a more appropriate ticket or indicate the reason why a higher ticket has been selected. If a ticket has been purchased outside the travel policy the details can be shown on your Management Information for reference should the company have a follow up process in these instances.

Need a London Underground Travelcard?
Business Direct Online can provide this too.

A choice of ticket delivery
If your ticket is purchased in sufficient time it can be sent, if you prefer, by 1st class post at no extra cost. Or, just simply collect it at a self-service ticket machine at the station within two hours of booking.

Personalise your management information
When setting up a Business Direct Online account you can personalise your MI by adding more questions to help understand and analyse spend - set mandatory and/or free form-text questions - such as request cost centres, purchase order numbers, reason for travel, travelling with etc.

Management information when you need it
With Business Direct Online you can download your MI as and when required. The details are in an excel format so the document can be manipulated to suit your business needs.

Is there a helpline for booking queries?
Business Direct Online has a very helpful and knowledgeable team to resolve your queries.

To open a First Great Western Business Direct Online account, simply go to:
www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Train-times-and-tickets/Business-direct
To find out more, request a meeting or if you would like a demonstration of the booking tool, please email:
fgwbusiness.direct@firstgroup.com

Business Direct Online is the smart choice for travel.