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Tuesday, May 18 2021 - 18:00
AsiaNet
Europe's first high-speed rail operator SNCF selects S3 Passenger as their new reservation system
ENSCHEDE, Netherlands, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

SNCF Voyageurs, one of the world's largest high-speed intercity rail operators, 
has selected S3 Passenger to replace SNCF's current reservation system. S3 
Passenger is the world's leading inventory, sales, and distribution system used 
by 35 rail and bus operators across the globe.

Frederique Pasquier, SNCF's Chief Program Officer said, "The selection of S3 
Passenger to replace our existing reservation system 'Resarail' is an important 
step to streamline our commercial offer and develop our market share, as 
high-speed rail transport is gaining momentum as the most sustainable mode of 
transportation.

"S3 Passenger will be a key asset to improve our ability to adapt to market 
changes in a context of gradual opening to competition.
 
"With S3 Passenger used by SNCF’s subsidiaries OUIGO, Thalys/IZY and Eurostar, 
SNCF already experienced enhanced commercial capabilities, improved time to 
market and system robustness. By the end of 2023, SNCF will be using S3 
Passenger for TGV /inOUI, Intercités, Lyria, Alleo (TGV / ICE France - Germany) 
and SVI (TGV France Italy)."

Wouter Cassee, Sqills board member and co-Founder added "We are extremely proud 
that S3 Passenger covers more than 95% of SNCF’s requirements out-of-the-box. 
It underlines our position as the world’s leading reservation platform for 
public transport operators. 

"By 2023, all SNCF brands will use S3 Passenger as their inventory, 
reservation, and ticketing platform. SNCF has proven to be a very innovative, 
forward-thinking, and knowledgeable client. Together we will ensure that the 
future needs of the SNCF and its customers will also be served through ongoing 
R&D and product enhancements to ensure that S3 Passenger remains top of class 
throughout the term of our agreement."

Wouter Cassee continues "The increased demand for rail journeys because of 
growing environmental engagement means operators need a business and technical 
standard to benefit from short time to market and an agile approach based on 
configuration over customisation, relying on business expertise from Sqills and 
all clients in the S3 Passenger community. In 2021 Sqills already signed 
contracts with 3 new public transport customers including Swedish Rail (SJ). By 
2025, S3 Passenger is forecasted to process over 500 million passenger segments 
annually. 

"As the world's leading inventory, ticketing and reservation solution, Sqills 
is in a unique position to help operators achieve their goals."

More info on Sqills.com/SNCF

SOURCE: Sqills International
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