Travelling by train allows you to arrive at your destination stress free, relaxed and ready to do business.

Business travellers tell us that the benefits of train travel include no traffic congestion problems, no worrying about where to park, no time-wasting stop for a comfort break plus the luxury of time to read a newspaper, prepare for your meeting or make the most out of your working day. What's more, rail travel is acknowledged to be the greener travel alternative for environmentally conscious companies.

And for those of you working to a tight travel budget, our range of advance purchase tickets allow you to be flexible and to save money.Finding out train information and buying a ticket couldn't be easier.

Our service for the business traveller includes:

• A professional friendly service, staffed by dedicated rail travel experts
• Specialist advice on business travel requirements across the UK
• Tailored travel packages to meet your company's individual needs
• Organisation of all travel documentation - tickets, routing, train itineraries and reservations
• Monitored travel expenditure through the provision of detailed management information

Business Direct allows you the opportunity to pay on account or by credit card. Full details are available on application. We offer various ticketing options for business customers including an Executive Package available on selected services to London Paddington.

The Executive Package includes car parking at your departure station, a First Class open ticket, travel on London Underground in Zone 1, a complimentary on-board catering voucher and free seat reservation. An all-in-one service giving you hassle-free travel.

This year, sees the roll out of our refreshed High Speed Train fleet. Customers will benefit from improved seating (in First Class this includes leather upholstery), better lighting, at-seat power points for charging mobiles and working from laptops.

Our First Class carriages offer business travellers space to work, relax or simply escape from the pressures of modern day life. The carriages are comfortable with extra leg-room, a quieter relaxing environment, more space for working and taking calls, and an at-seat trolley service. On selected services there is also an enhanced catering service.

If you want to change to a more relaxed way to do business travel, there's only one number you need to know. 08457 660 228.