Train Routes

Navigate to the Route Builder Step in the Itinerary Builder. You can add the route the train will travel by either selecting a specific route from a provided list (routes that have been associated with the Train), or building your own route in Route Builder. Alternatively, you can opt to not specify an exact route of travel.

When you add the train as an accommodation (e.g. Rovos Rail) in the Accommodation Step, the Mobile Components browser will appear with pre-loaded routes that can be added. If you select a pre-loaded route, the only routes you will then need to add in the Route Builder Step are the routes before and after the train trip.

Select 'Custom Route' at the bottom left corner of the 'Fixed Route List - Train' to start building your Custom Train Route.

The Custom Route Builder - Train will open with the start point ( A ) and the end point ( B ) indicated or if you have manually added your stops in the Accommodation step it will be indicated as numbers. Clicking on the map will alter the route between the points. Continue building the route by placing additional points on the map. If you have made a mistake you can undo it by clicking 'Remove Last Point' in the top right-hand corner. To save the custom route click on 'Okay'

Select the "TrainNoRoute" option.

We would suggest using the 'Train ( No Route )' mode of transport when there is no specific route in place, however, you still want to indicate the general direction for the train route. The mode Train (No Route) will draw a direct route between the Start and End stations, leaving the exact route of travel undefined.

Sometimes, when building a Custom Route, a Google Train Route can be found between the two selected points. In this case, the 'Use Google Routing' button will be visible. If no route is found the button will not be present and one will need to build a custom route. Currently, the Google Train routes are best supported in Europe.

If the two points can be recognized by Google, the 'Use Google Route' button will display. Otherwise, the default buttons will be available. Select Use Google Route. The route will automatically be drawn onto the map.