SOURCE: Wandrian, Inc.

 

NEWTON, MA--(Marketwire - September 4, 2008) - Wandrian, Inc. announced today that STA Travel's UK trade arm has joined a long list of international travel providers in utilizing Wandrian's flexible technology solutions for booking train travel online.

"We are delighted to extend our already excellent working relationship with STA Travel into the UK market with the launch of STAUK.RailAgent.com," said Wandrian President and CEO Bret Gordon. In 2007, Wandrian launched STAUSA.RailAgent.com, a similar solution for the US trade branches of STA Travel. "STA Travel is a major player in the travel industry, catering to some 2.5 million passengers per year, so its decision to further utilize our technology re-affirms our industry-leading status," Gordon continued.

"The key to Wandrian's success is that we enable railways, agencies, wholesalers and websites to sell train passes and tickets effectively, distribute efficiently and connect easily with customers," said Gordon. "In addition to STA Travel, Wandrian's solutions are used by such industry giants as Eurail and Amtrak. Wandrian's technology is flexible enough to also cater to small and mid-sized suppliers and distributors of train travel and related services."

Ian Swain, Product Director of STA Travel UK, said, "As high speed train travel develops across Europe and the rest of the world, it is becoming a more cost-effective, hassle free and green alternative to other forms of transportation. It is important that our agents can easily obtain information and products for our customers for all train travel services worldwide, and Wandrian's technology product meets our requirements for coverage, value and speed of processing."

For the opportunity to partner with Wandrian and learn more about its technology solutions for offering train tickets and passes for sale online, visit http://www.wandrian.com.

About Wandrian®, Inc.

Wandrian develops technology solutions that simplify the planning and purchase of train travel. Wandrian's mission is to make traveling by train a top-of-mind choice for travelers around the world. By enabling train-operating companies to connect with international travel providers, Wandrian has created a cost-effective, compelling shopping experience for booking train travel worldwide. Founded in 2000 and privately owned, Wandrian is headquartered in the Newton, Massachusetts with offices in the U.K. and Australia.

About STA Travel UK

STA Travel is the largest student and youth travel organization in the world serving over two and a half million students each year. STA Travel UK has 45 retail locations across the country, a call centre and an online presence on www.statravel.co.uk, students have access to comprehensive travel products and services including discounted student airfares, accommodation, tours, ISIC and IYTC discount cards, travel insurance, cash card and visa application services. STA Travel is the exclusive distributor of the ISIC card and the Blue Ticket™ in the UK. STA Travel also has extensive resources and expertise to service group & B2B clients with dedicated teams to deal with these enquires.