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    🇬🇧 The UK Rail Squad

    Our UK team specializes in the National Rail network, London terminal navigation, and cost-saving split-ticketing strategies.

    Brenda Jude
    Brenda Jude
    UK rail insider
    • 1140 train tickets booked1140 train tickets booked
    • 17,000+ miles traveled by train17,000+ miles traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Budget rail planning, scenic rail routes, commuter life hacks, Off-Peak secrets, long-distance rail strategy, First-Class upgradesTravel expertise: Budget rail planning, scenic rail routes, commuter life hacks, Off-Peak secrets, long-distance rail strategy, First-Class upgrades
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    Daniel Clark
    Daniel Clark
    Cambridge-based local expert
    • 500+ train tickets booked500+ train tickets booked
    • 12,000 miles traveled by train12,000 miles traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> UK day trips by train, Railcard and Split Ticket savings, cheap train tickets, more eco-conscious travelTravel expertise: UK day trips by train, Railcard and Split Ticket savings, cheap train tickets, more eco-conscious travel
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    Jay Harlow
    Jay Harlow
    London-based local expert
    • 800+ train tickets booked800+ train tickets booked
    • 20,000 miles/km traveled by train20,000 miles/km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> London train travel, South East train travel, South West train travel, and cheap rail fares in the UK.Travel expertise: London train travel, South East train travel, South West train travel, and cheap rail fares in the UK.
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    Joshua Pearson
    Joshua Pearson
    Yorkshire-based commuter
    • 80+ train tickets booked80+ train tickets booked
    • 14,400 miles/km traveled by train14,400 miles/km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Cheap travel to London, Off Peak travel, Railcard dealsTravel expertise: Cheap travel to London, Off Peak travel, Railcard deals
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    Kieran Read
    Kieran Read
    London-based local expert
    • 400+ train tickets booked400+ train tickets booked
    • 15,000 miles traveled by train15,000 miles traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> London commuting, Railcards, London Underground, Chiltern Railways, Thameslink, Southern, Elizabeth Line, London Overground, Avanti West CoastTravel expertise: London commuting, Railcards, London Underground, Chiltern Railways, Thameslink, Southern, Elizabeth Line, London Overground, Avanti West Coast
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    Lauren Ryan
    Lauren Ryan
    Expert in city breaks by train
    • 52+ train tickets booked52+ train tickets booked
    • 3,885 km traveled by train3,885 km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Train discount stacking. Long-distance train travel comfort. Railcard benefits.Travel expertise: Train discount stacking. Long-distance train travel comfort. Railcard benefits.
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    Mark Wilshin (Mark W.)
    Mark Wilshin (Mark W.)
    Car-free travel in Europe by train
    • Thousands of train tickets bookedThousands of train tickets booked
    • Over 150,000 km traveled by trainOver 150,000 km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Bakerloo Line, Southern, Southeastern, and West Coast Main Line, London Underground, European train travelTravel expertise: Bakerloo Line, Southern, Southeastern, and West Coast Main Line, London Underground, European train travel
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    Rosaline Nancy Kargbo
    Rosaline Nancy Kargbo
    London-based UK rail specialist
    • 556 train tickets booked556 train tickets booked
    • 21,190 miles traveled by train21,190 miles traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> London Underground, Elizabeth Line, UK rail travel, cheap train ticket tipsTravel expertise: London Underground, Elizabeth Line, UK rail travel, cheap train ticket tips
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    Our specialists in Europe

    From Italian regional rails and French luxury night trains to the high-speed links of Spain and Germany, our team masters every track. We combine tactical app hacking with first-hand experience to ensure you save money while traveling across the continent like a local.

    🇮🇹 Filippo Zago
    🇮🇹 Filippo Zago
    Local expert – Venice & Northeast Italy
    • 1.000+ train tickets booked1.000+ train tickets booked
    • 50,000 km traveled by train50,000 km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Northeast Italy transport logistics, connection management, regional & high-speed fare optimization, and off-the-beaten-path route mapping.Travel expertise: Northeast Italy transport logistics, connection management, regional & high-speed fare optimization, and off-the-beaten-path route mapping.
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    🇮🇹 Lorenzo Fortini
    🇮🇹 Lorenzo Fortini
    Italian-based local expert
    • 50-70 train tickets booked50-70 train tickets booked
    • 7,000+ miles/km traveled by train7,000+ miles/km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Enjoys traveling/exploring by train, sharing cheap train ticket tips, and prefers more eco-friendly, slow travel via public transport.Travel expertise: Enjoys traveling/exploring by train, sharing cheap train ticket tips, and prefers more eco-friendly, slow travel via public transport.
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    🇮🇹 Sara Setti
    🇮🇹 Sara Setti
    Travel writer
    • Infinite train tickets bookedInfinite train tickets booked
    • Racking up the kilometers since her first train trip in 1988Racking up the kilometers since her first train trip in 1988
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Insider tips for authentic train travel across Italy and SpainTravel expertise: Insider tips for authentic train travel across Italy and Spain
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    🇪🇸 Cecilia Navarro Guitart
    🇪🇸 Cecilia Navarro Guitart
    Budget-savvy backpacker
    • 42 train tickets booked42 train tickets booked
    • 2347 miles/km traveled by train2347 miles/km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Last-minute tickets, high-speed train deals, and traveling with just one backpack.Travel expertise: Last-minute tickets, high-speed train deals, and traveling with just one backpack.
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    🇪🇸 Pedro Morata
    🇪🇸 Pedro Morata
    Spain-based local expert
    • 240 train tickets booked240 train tickets booked
    • 20,000 km traveled by train20,000 km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> High-speed rail, cheap train tickets on Renfe, iryo, and OUIGO, train routes across SpainTravel expertise: High-speed rail, cheap train tickets on Renfe, iryo, and OUIGO, train routes across Spain
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    🇩🇪 Nathalie Ehrnleitner
    🇩🇪 Nathalie Ehrnleitner
    From Cologne, an expert for German train travel
    • Over 80 train tickets bookedOver 80 train tickets booked
    • Over 150,000 km traveled by trainOver 150,000 km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Commuting by train, tips for cheap train tickets, an expert on Deutsche Bahn, Deutschlandticket, and ICETravel expertise: Commuting by train, tips for cheap train tickets, an expert on Deutsche Bahn, Deutschlandticket, and ICE
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    🇩🇪 Ramona Z
    🇩🇪 Ramona Z
    Munich-based local expert
    • 350+  train tickets booked350+ train tickets booked
    • 30,000+ km traveled by train30,000+ km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Long-distance (ICE) and short-distance travel, cross-border Alpine routes, Bavaria ticketsTravel expertise: Long-distance (ICE) and short-distance travel, cross-border Alpine routes, Bavaria tickets
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    🇫🇷 Eric Graziano
    🇫🇷 Eric Graziano
    Travel & tourism copywriter
    • Too many tickets to countToo many tickets to count
    • Bought first train season ticket in 1990Bought first train season ticket in 1990
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Eurostar expert and TGV addict (especially Paris-Marseille, or vice-versa), South of France guide, in love with ItalyTravel expertise: Eurostar expert and TGV addict (especially Paris-Marseille, or vice-versa), South of France guide, in love with Italy
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    🇫🇷 Medhi Poirier
    🇫🇷 Medhi Poirier
    Globetrotter & train lover
    • 500+ train journeys500+ train journeys
    • +10,000 km traveled by train+10,000 km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> RER and TER expert, tips for budget fares, Paris Metro, long-distance and international train travelTravel expertise: RER and TER expert, tips for budget fares, Paris Metro, long-distance and international train travel
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    Our travel experts in Asia

    Deeply integrated with Hong Kong's MTR system and the Chinese mainland's high-speed rail network.

    🇭🇰 Jingyi Zhang
    🇭🇰 Jingyi Zhang
    London-based local content expert
    • 300+ train tickets booked300+ train tickets booked
    • 12,000+  miles/km traveled by train12,000+ miles/km traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> A daily commuter across the UK rail network, she has deep expertise in fare optimization, Railcard strategies, and London transport navigation. Having spent around ten years in Hong Kong before moving to London, she offers unique, cross-regional insights to help Hong Kong travelers navigate the UK rail system with ease.Travel expertise: A daily commuter across the UK rail network, she has deep expertise in fare optimization, Railcard strategies, and London transport navigation. Having spent around ten years in Hong Kong before moving to London, she offers unique, cross-regional insights to help Hong Kong travelers navigate the UK rail system with ease.
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    🇭🇰 Sabrina Ho
    🇭🇰 Sabrina Ho
    Hong Konger navigating the rails of Europe and Asia so you don't have to
    • 50+ train tickets booked50+ train tickets booked
    • 8,000 miles traveled by train8,000 miles traveled by train
    • <b>Travel expertise:</b> Insider insights you won't find on the timetable: From the Shinkansen and China's high-speed rail to the MTR and Seoul Metro. Plus, European routes, Railcard hacks, Europe's most Instagrammable train journeys, how to actually use a Railcard on board, and which station cafés are worth the sprint during a tight connection.Travel expertise: Insider insights you won't find on the timetable: From the Shinkansen and China's high-speed rail to the MTR and Seoul Metro. Plus, European routes, Railcard hacks, Europe's most Instagrammable train journeys, how to actually use a Railcard on board, and which station cafés are worth the sprint during a tight connection.
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