What is it?
Notification is used to send an email containing ticketing information for a specific rail order.
Why use it?
Use this service to send ticketing information and order details to the passenger and any additional contact email addresses specified during the creation of a rail order.
How it works
When creating a new rail order, a contact email address can be provided for the whole order and for each passenger within the order. This service triggers an email notification to be sent to the addresses specified.
Caution: Consuming this API and its content requires special permission. Before requesting access, please make sure you have all the necessary agreements in place with the rail vendor(s) you would like to sell using Content Services for Rail. For more information on accessing Sabre Rail content and rail supplier contacts, please visit the respective product page on Sabre Central.
| Vendor | Code | Payment via API | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCF | 2C | No | “On account” only. Direct settlement with agency. No individual or corporate credit cards. |
| Amtrak | 2V | Yes | Access to this inventory will only be granted upon Amtrak's approval. Any new POS will be vetted and certified by Amtrak. |
How to use
Method
PUT /v2/rail/orders/{marketingCarrierCode}/{orderId}/travelDocuments/notification
Request
Provide the order ID in the URL. Optionally, an additional email address can also be provided. This address will be included in the list of notification email recipients.
Response
The response will be empty if an email has been sent immediately and successfully. A notification ID will be provided in the response if the email is sent at a later time.