DEVELOPING A RAIL-TICKETING PLATFORM FOR A STARTUP
Find out how DBB Software helped a UK-based startup develop an MVP for a mobile-first rail-ticketing platform to bring convenience and an enjoyable UX to end users.
Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Service
MVP development
Team
Project Manager, 1 Mobile Developer, 2 Back-End Developers, 1 QA
Project State
March 2025 - Ongoing
Country
United Kingdom
About the Client
Our client is a promising startup that wants to offer consumers a convenient way to book and buy train tickets. Their solution aims to provide users with an alternative to outdated rail-ticketing platforms through an optimized user flow and user-focused UI.
THE CLIENT'S INITIAL REQUEST
The client required a platform to sell railway tickets with future bus ticket expansion, aiming to outshine competitors’ complex UX and hidden fees.
User-Friendly UI
Create a user-friendly interface for searching, buying, and managing tickets with discounts and railcard support.
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Quality-of-Life Features
Add features for real-time updates, cheapest ticket options, and efficient delay-repay processes.
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SOLUTIONS WE DELIVERED
DBB Software delivered a comprehensive suite of tailored services to bring the client’s rail-ticketing vision to life.
Scope Document
Created a 12-week development plan for a mobile-first app (iOS, Android) and created an app skeleton using React Native with Expo + Next.js adapter via DBBS Pre-Built Solutions.
Ticketing Features
Set up e-ticketing with Apple/Google Pay integration, split-fare searches saving, and PDF ticket downloads for delay-repay claims, enhancing user convenience.
Real Time Features
Prepared real-time alert features for disruptions and a delay-repay wizard, allowing users to check eligibility and access claim details directly within the app.
Backend Integration
Planned third-party APIs with a flow for journey search, basket management, checkout, and payment processing via Stripe/Braintree, using Firebase for user authentication and management.
RESULTS ACHIEVED
Investor-Ready Assets
Delivered designs and wireframes that secured SEIS funding and Raileasy as a partner.
Comprehensive Scope Doc
Prepared a development plan to realize an idea and launch a fully functional mobile app with a streamlined UX.
DBBS Pre-Built Solutions
Implemented our Pre-Built Solutions to create the basis, develop, and deliver the solution in 12 weeks.
