NEWTON, MA--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 3, 2008 -- Wandrian, Inc. and Amadeus, a leading global technology and distribution partner for the travel and tourism industry, announced a new way for travel agents in the USA to book Amtrak.

The Wandrian-powered, state-of-the-art train booking solution, Amadeus RailAgent, is a web-based point-and-click interface that enables agents to book Amtrak tickets. Because of its user-friendliness, rail bookings are quick, simple and efficient. The system offers complete functionality, including shopping, booking, holding reservations, payments by credit card, retrieving bookings, and online cancellations. In addition to the booking capabilities, the system provides rich content for information on train schedules, routes, accommodations, training programs, the amenities available on each train, as well as tools to help the agents manage their orders, such as accounting reports for bookings and commissions.

The new Amtrak interface is accessible directly from the Amadeus Selling Platform, using the RailAgent tab. After selecting a journey, agents simply enter the credit card, receive an email confirmation, and the booking information is merged back into the PNR within Amadeus. No printing is required: confirmations are emailed to the agent or customer, who can pick up their ticket at the Amtrak station or through the Quick-Trak self service ticketing kiosks. Commission checks are sent out monthly to agents.

"With the inclusion of Amtrak into Amadeus RailAgent, we improve the way agents can book Amtrak through the Amadeus Selling Platform. This is a new era in the relationship between Amadeus and Amtrak," said Diane Bouzebiba, Head of Amadeus Rail. "We will continue in our joint effort to capture the full potential of rail growth in North America."

"It is Wandrian's mission to innovate the best travel technology to enable train travel to be the top of mind choice for agents and consumers," said Bret Gordon, President & CEO at Wandrian. "Building and powering this interface for Amadeus, one of the leading travel distribution companies in the world, is an important step for Wandrian."

Craig White, Senior Director for Amtrak Travel Industry Sales, added, "This rollout is another step in providing the travel agent community the tools to confidently and effectively sell Amtrak services. The booking engine is easy to use and with the support provided by Wandrian, Amadeus and Amtrak, we expect a smooth transition for those travel agencies who have worked with us in the past, as well as an opportunity to aggressively pursue new business."

About Wandrian, Inc

Wandrian develops technology solutions that simplify how consumers and travel professionals plan and purchase train travel online. The Company's mission is to make travelling by train a top-of-mind choice for travellers around the world by creating a compelling purchasing experience that connects global train operating companies. Wandrian's management team has unique insight into industry needs and challenges through relevant experience in consumer travel, travel trade distribution, and travel technology. Wandrian's commitment to continuous innovation enables railways, agencies, wholesalers and websites to sell effectively, distribute efficiently, and connect easily with customers.

Wandrian was founded in 2000, is privately-owned and is based in Newton, MA, with offices in the UK and Australia. www.wandrian.com

About Amadeus IT Group

Amadeus is the chosen technology partner for providers, sellers, and buyers of travel. The company provides distribution, IT and point-of-sale solutions to help its customers adapt, grow and succeed in the fast changing travel industry. Customer groups include travel providers (airlines, hotels, car rental companies, railway companies, ferry lines, cruise lines, insurance companies and tour operators), travel sellers (travel agencies) and travel buyers (corporations and travellers). Solutions are grouped in four solution categories -- Distribution & Content, Sales & e-Commerce, Business Management and Services & Consulting.

Amadeus has central sites in Madrid (corporate headquarters & marketing), Nice (development) and Erding (Operations - data processing centre) and regional offices in Miami, Buenos Aires and Bangkok. At market level, Amadeus maintains customer operations in 76 countries covering more than 217 markets.

The company is majority owned by WAM Acquisition, whose shareholders are BC Partners, Cinven, Air France, Iberia and Lufthansa. Amadeus employs over 8,300 employees worldwide, representing 95 nationalities.

More information about Amadeus is available at: http://www.amadeus.com

About Amtrak

Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail service to more than 500 destinations in 46 states on a 21,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak.com.

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