RAIL Europe is pushing ahead with plans for deeper penetration in the Indian market by holding a series of training programmes for GSAs, sub-agents and retail agents across six Indian cities next month.
Kunal Kothari, executive director, Rail Europe India said: “This is the first time we have planned a series of training programmes for agents in India, keeping in mind our ‘India Focus’ initiative. We understand that only when they are informed about our various products can they promote them and advise the buyers appropriately.”
Conducted by Rail Europe’s Paris-based trainer Jason Tarabo, the training sessions will take place in Mumbai (October 5-10), New Delhi (October 15-18), Bengaluru (October 19-20), Kolkata (October 11), Hyderabad (October 22) and Chennai (October 23).
Last year, 262,285 Indian tourists travelled with Rail Europe, a 71.5 per cent year-on-year increase. From January-June 2012, 235,706 Indian passengers travelled with the company, contributing €13.1 million (US$17 million) in revenue.
