Meet the rail strategists: Travel smarter, spend less

Navigating one of the world’s most expensive rail networks requires tactical knowledge of Off-Peak windows and advance-purchase hacks

Brenda Jude

Rail nomad. First-Class dreamer. Advance booker.

Travel expertise: Weekend rail escapes, cross-London connections, long-distance rail strategy, cheap ticket alerts, Railcard mastery, contactless travel

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Daniel Clark

Eco-conscious, super saver, window gazer

Travel expertise: UK day trips by train, Railcard and Split Ticket savings, cheap train tickets, eco-conscious travel

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Jay Harlow

Londoner. Commuter. Day tripper.

Travel expertise: London transport, cheap days out in England, cheap train tickets, and things to do in London

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Joshua Pearson

Yorkshireman. Business traveller. Pasty lover.

Travel expertise: Off-peak travel, Railcard expert, Kings Cross frequenter and Hull Trains user

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Lauren Ryan

City break obsessed. Foodie. Bargain hunter.

Travel expertise: Cheap train ticket hacks. Railcard fanatic. Long-distance train travel tips.

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Mark Wilshin (Mark W.)

London-born. Long-distance rail traveller. Linguist.

Travel expertise: London Underground, Bakerloo Line, UK National Rail routes, West Coast Main Line and European rail travel

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Rosaline Nancy Kargbo

Londoner. Tube enthusiast. Gig lover.

Travel expertise: London Underground, Elizabeth Line, UK rail travel, cheap train ticket tips

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High-speed is great, but Italy’s regional "Regionale" trains offer 5-star views for 2-star prices

Filippo Zago

Sustainable travel, backpacking, nature lover

Travel expertise: Regional and high-speed rail, discount hacks, commuting logistics, cross-border itineraries, and North-Eastern Italy routes

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Lorenzo Fortini

Ex-Londoner living in Italy now. Eco-friendly travel. Coffee and tea addicted.

Travel expertise: Enjoying travelling/exploring and moving with trains, cheap train ticket tips, preferring eco and slow travel by train and public transport

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Sara Setti

Foodie. Cultural travel expert. Window seat obsessed.

Travel expertise: Best Italian train routes, slow travel tips, international rail journeys, Italian art cities by train

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With the rise of Iryo and Ouigo, our Spain team knows exactly when to switch train suppliers

Cecilia Navarro Guitart

Backpacker. Hiker. Yogi.

Travel expertise: A backpacking expert who goes as far as possible on great deals. If you can reach it by train, she’s probably been there.

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Pedro Morata

AVE hunter. Budget traveller. Book lover.

Travel expertise: High-speed rail, cheap train tickets on Renfe, iryo and OUIGO, train routes across Spain

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