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Creating Blueprints ​

Blueprints are pre-defined journey itineraries that you create once and reuse. Suited for tour operators and travel agents who offer the same trips repeatedly.

What are Blueprints? ​

Blueprints are custom journey templates that include:

  • Specific train routes and departure times
  • Planned stopovers (overnight stays or longer connections)
  • Complete control over the itinerary

Instead of searching for journeys each time, you create a Blueprint once, then use it to quickly find tickets for that exact itinerary whenever customers want to book it.

Common Use Cases ​

Tour Operators: Create Blueprints for your popular tour packages. When customers book a package, automatically check availability and book tickets using the associated Blueprint.

Travel Agents: Build Blueprints for frequently requested routes. Save time by reusing proven itineraries instead of searching fresh each time.

Package Deals: Combine Blueprints with accommodation or experiences. When customers buy a package, the Blueprint ensures they get the exact train itinerary you've designed.

Creating Blueprints ​

Blueprints are created in the Agent Dashboard, not via the API. You can create:

  • Short connections: Simple point-to-point routes
  • Multi-leg trips: Complex journeys with multiple segments and overnight stopovers

Each Blueprint specifies:

  • Exact train routes and departure times
  • Stopover locations and durations
  • Any other itinerary details

Once created, Blueprints can be used in the Dashboard for manual bookings or fetched via the API for automated systems.

Using Blueprints ​

After creating a Blueprint, use it to search for journeys:

  1. Search with Blueprint filter: Use journeys with filter: { types: [BLUEPRINT] } to find Blueprint journeys
  2. Get specific Blueprint: Use getJourneyForBlueprint if you know the Blueprint ID
  3. Book normally: Once you have the journey, book it like any other journey

See Using Blueprints for API details.

Benefits ​

  • Consistency: Customers always get the same proven itinerary
  • Efficiency: No need to search and compare routes each time
  • Integration: Easy to connect with package booking systems
  • Control: Complete control over departure times and stopovers

Getting Started ​

To create Blueprints, you need access to the Agent Dashboard. Contact team@allaboard.eu to:

  • Get access to the Agent Dashboard
  • See a demo of Blueprint creation
  • Get help building your first Blueprints