Hivest Capital has completed the acquisition of Rail Europe S.A.S. from SNCF Voyageurs and SBB, supported by Bpifrance, to strengthen Rail Europe's position in the international rail ticket distribution market.
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Rail Europe S.A.S., founded in 1932, is a prominent distributor of European train tickets aimed at international customers. The company boasts two advanced digital platforms that provide both business and individual clients with a comprehensive European train booking service. Rail Europe maintains connections with approximately 15,000 tourism professionals globally, primarily through its application programming interface (API) and also through its user-friendly website and mobile application available to the public.
Headquartered in Paris, Rail Europe has expanded its reach with subsidiaries located in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, India, and Australia, employing about 180 people. By leveraging its extensive network and technology, Rail Europe is well-positioned to enhance its service offerings and customer experience.
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