Trading Statement for first quarter FY2020

Trainline trading statement for first quarter FY2020

2 July 2019

Trainline plc ("Trainline" or the "Company"), the leading independent rail and coach travel platform selling rail and coach tickets to millions of travellers worldwide, today announces its trading statement for the first quarter of the financial year 2020, the period running from 1 March 2019 to 31 May 2019.

Key highlights

·      Strong growth in UK Consumer Net Ticket Sales of 27% year-on-year driven by app experience and eTicket adoption.

·      International Net Ticket Sales grew 51% year-on-year driven by strong app performance.

·      UK T4B grew 4% year-on-year in line with our guidance for the full year.

·      Management re-iterates full year guidance (provided in the IPO Prospectus).

Clare Gilmartin, CEO of Trainline said:

"We are pleased with our first quarter performance, which demonstrates that Trainline continues to consolidate its position as the leading independent rail and coach travel platform. The Q1 performance of the UK Consumer business further demonstrates that the rollout of eTickets supported by a great app experience is shifting customers online and to mobile, with strong app performance also driving International growth.  We are also pleased to have successfully completed the IPO of the business in June of this year. With the majority of rail and coach tickets currently still sold offline in the UK and globally, there is a huge opportunity ahead of us to continue to grow and innovate for the benefit of all our stakeholders."

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About Trainline

Trainline (www.trainline.com) is the leading independent rail and coach travel platform selling rail and coach tickets to millions of travellers worldwide, enabling them to seamlessly search, book and manage their journeys all in one place via its highly rated website and mobile app. Trainline is a one-stop shop for rail and coach travel bringing together millions of routes, fares and journey times from more than 250 rail and coach carriers across 45 countries.

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