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11/06/06 Amtrak to Launch Direct Sales System to International Markets
Washington D.C. Partnership with Wandrian improves access in 40 countries - Travel agents and tour operators in 40 countries will soon be able to purchase Amtrak train tickets through a new web-based booking system. RailAgent, developed by Wandrian, will directly connect agents to Amtrak's own reservation system.

Amtrak is now inviting agents to register for the system that will become operational at the beginning of 2007.

RailAgent will streamline the worldwide distribution of Amtrak's rail products, allowing international travel professionals to book tickets and passes in real time, print ticket information for the first time, and receive higher commissions than ever before.

"We anticipate that this system will increase sales by reaching numerous Wandrian retail and business-to-business customers in over 40 countries, including the U.K., Australia, Japan, Germany and Canada," said Barbara Richardson, Amtrak's vice president of marketing and sales. "By working with Wandrian to provide direct connectivity, travel agents will find it easier to serve their customers, and ultimately, Amtrak expects to welcome more international travelers aboard our trains."

Through RailAgent's direct connection with Amtrak's Arrow reservations and booking system, tens of thousands of international travel agents and tour operators can quickly, easily and more cost effectively book rail tickets and passes and print ticket information for the first time.

"We are thrilled that Amtrak has chosen Wandrian's RailAgent global distribution system to sell rail globally," said Mike Fuller, President and Founder of Wandrian. "Our proprietary technology facilitates all aspects of the marketing and distribution of rail passes and tickets for the railroads."

"Amtrak RailAgent service will be on line in early 2007," said Christine Suchy, Amtrak's senior marketing officer of international sales. "However, international agents interested in booking through Amtrak RailAgent can register now at http://www.amtrak.railagent.com or attend live demonstrations at the World Travel Market in London, November 6-9 in the See America Pavilion at booth #22 and #12 for Amtrak and RailAgent respectively."

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.

About Wandrian, Inc.
Wandrian is a leading global travel distributor and technology developer for rail products and services. Wandrian provides travel agents with a cost-effective, easy-to-use site for selling rail at RailAgent.com. The company provides technology, marketing, and fulfillment services to help lower distribution costs for railways and travel companies, and also powers specific international rail travel sites, including Italiarail.com. Wandrian, based in White Plains, NY, and with offices in Newton, MA, was founded in 2000, and is funded by Brook Venture Partners and Boston Capital Ventures. Agents will also be supported by International Rail of the UK and Australia, division of Wandrian, Inc. The company's customers and partners include many of the top international travel companies and railroads. For more information visit http://www.wandrian.com or call 617-630-0250 ext. 297.

Wandrian, RailPass.com, RailAgent.com and RailAgent are trademarks of Wandrian, Inc. All other products and services are trademarks of their respective companies.



01/26/06 106% SALES INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS YEAR WANDRIAN, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD REVENUE, SALES GROWTH, AND INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
White Plains, NY. Company Predicts Banner Year for 2006 With Fast-Growing Revenue Streams in New Rail Markets - Wandrian, Inc, a leading global technology and travel distributor for rail products and services in more than 40 countries, announced today record revenue growth of 71% and overall transaction volume growth of 106% over 2004, fueled by high growth in the U.S., Asian, and the U.K. markets.

"We are delighted with our performance in 2005," said Bernard Frelat, the company CEO. "All of our revenue segments showed tremendous momentum, as not only more and more leading industry players opt for our technology to operate and manage their international rail distribution business but our own online distribution outlets continue to rapidly increase their market penetration in both the B2B and B2C environments."

Over the last year, Wandrian has rapidly established itself as the world leader in marketing and technology for international rail distribution. In addition to its growth in sales and revenues, Wandrian acquired International Rail Limited in the U.K, opened an office in Melbourne, Australia and opened a new fulfillment and service center in Newton, MA to handle the company’s fast-growing sales volume from both its Domestic and International rail sites.

"We are very optimistic for the future as the already $20 billion a year international rail market continues to grow at a brisk pace thanks in particular to the development of both the number of high speed rail connections worldwide and the renewed interest of the market for sophisticated rail travel experiences,” said Tommaso Zanzotto, Chairman of Wandrian, Inc. “Wandrian is well-positioned to seize this market opportunity. Our management team’s in-depth experience in the rail market and well- established relationships with travel leaders, as well as our proprietary technology gives us a competitive edge and will allow us to expand rapidly into new rail markets in 2006."

About Wandrian, Inc.
Wandrian (www.wandrian.com), founded in 2000, is a leading global travel distributor and technology developer for rail products and services. Wandrian provides travel agents with a cost-effective, easy to use site for selling rail at http://www.RailAgent.com, while providing consumers with a one stop shop for planning rail travel and buying international rail passes and tickets at http://www.RailPass.com. Wandrian's technology powers international rail travel sites including http://www.ItaliaRail.com and http://www.Eurail.com and partners include many of the top international travel companies and railroads.

For further information, contact:
Charles de Gaspe Beaubien, VP of Sales & Marketing
617-630 0250 x297
cbeaubien@wandrian.com



01/10/06 Amtrak Distributes Rail Passes and Tickets to Worldwide Markets Through Wandrian's Rail GDS
Newton, MA. - Amtrak and Wandrian today announced a global sales agreement that allows Amtrak's US travel passes and tickets to be distributed worldwide through Wandrian's Rail Global Distribution System. The agreement will enable Amtrak to reach millions of Wandrian's retail and business-to-business customers in 40 key tourism countries, including the U.K., Australia, Korea, Japan and China.

Amtrak's USA Rail Passes provide international travelers with several options in terms of the number of travel days available and all offer unlimited stopovers along the way. The Amtrak National, East and West Passes are available for 15 or 30 days of travel while The Northeast Rail Pass may be purchased for 5 or 15 days of travel.

"This is a tremendous opportunity for Amtrak to reach rail travelers worldwide," said Barbara Richardson, Vice President Marketing and Sales at Amtrak. "With one agreement we have made it easier and more convenient to purchase Amtrak's USA Rail Passes and tickets through Wandrian's RailKey online network, or through local retail outlets using RailKey."

"We are proud to be working with Amtrak to expand and develop its presence worldwide," said Mike Fuller, president of Wandrian. "Amtrak's US rail passes are a very attractive product overseas, and we are excited to be giving Amtrak prominent exposure in RailKey in order for them to access additional worldwide travel markets."

Amtrak's US Rail Passes and Tickets are available at RailKey outlets effective immediately.

About RailKey
RailKey is Wandrian's global distribution engine that powers the Internet sales of rail passes and tickets. RailKey enables the trade and consumers to quickly and easily navigate to the best options for every market, destination, and itinerary. There are 1,500 RailKey retail outlets worldwide in over 40 countries and representing millions of customers. For example, RailKey powers all rail sales for Flight Center Limited with hundreds of retail travel agency outlets in Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, the United States and Canada.

About Wandrian, Inc.
Wandrian is a leading global travel distributor and technology developer for rail products and services. Wandrian provides travel agents with a cost- effective, easy-to-use site for selling rail at RailAgent.com, and provides consumers with a one-stop shop for international rail travel planning and pass buying at RailPass.com. The company provides technology, marketing, and fulfillment services to help lower distribution costs for railways, and also powers specific international rail travel sites, including ItaliaRail.com and Eurail.com. Wandrian, based in Newton, MA, was founded in 2000, and is funded by Brook Venture Partners and Boston Capital Ventures. The company's customers and partners include many of the top international travel companies and railroads. For more information visit http://www.wandrian.com or call 617-630- 0250.


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