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A POWERFUL rail travel planning tool, live connectivity to European railroads and online access to Italy’s Trenitalia system are key features of the new www.RailAgent.com.au website launched recently by International Rail Australasia.
The website uses technology developed by Wandrian, an American rail specialist that sells rail passes online and offers real-time reservations on European rail networks.

As a result, RailAgent.com.au holds inventory of product including live availability for rail travel in Europe, rail products for UK, USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.

International Rail Australasia managing director Jonathan Hume said the site’s free rail planning tool, Rail Saver, allows users to quickly calculate the most cost-effective combination of passes or tickets and to book complex itineraries in minimal time.
“There are now so many rail passes and point-to-point fares available that it’s impossible to quickly find the best deal without such a tool,” he said.

“Using the site, travellers get some of the lowest fares on the market, access to all available trains, confirmed reservations and the ability to select train tickets by schedule, train type, onboard services and total travel time,” Hume added.
Documents can be delivered next day if required (for a fee).

The Australian market for international train travel is now worth about $50 million a year, and is growing at between five and 10 per cent annually.

The site also delivers significant financial benefits to TMCs, by absorbing credit card booking fees and delivering immediate commission cheques or payment via EFT.

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