Independent rail travel specialist agency

Holidaymakers, older travellers, rail enthusiasts and small groups or clubs wanting guided rail trips.

Commission from operators and wholesalers, plus planning or booking fees and margins on packaged itineraries and group trips.

• Strong knowledge of rail routes and operators
• Sales and follow-up with enquiries
• Building itineraries with many parts
• Basic bookkeeping and marketing

• Check supplier requirements for becoming an accredited agent, which may include experience or booking systems
• Check how to handle customer deposits safely and whether you need insurance such as professional indemnity
• Check your obligations under Australian Consumer Law, especially refunds and cancellations
• Demand is seasonal and can change quickly if services are disrupted or cancelled
• Check council rules if you work from home or rent premises

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your booking systems, website and branding, and what suppliers require of accredited agents. These are estimates only and will vary with how you set up.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many holidays you sell and their size. Demand is seasonal and can change quickly if services are disrupted. This is an estimate of revenue, and it usually needs around 25 hours a week.

Check supplier requirements for becoming an accredited agent, how to handle customer deposits safely, and whether you need insurance such as professional indemnity. Also check Australian Consumer Law on refunds and cancellations, and council rules for home or premises.