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Building strong relationships with transport journalists is essential for maximising media coverage in the industry.

For transport PR professionals, connecting with the UK’s leading transport journalists significantly increases the likelihood of securing valuable media exposure.

In the competitive transport industry, PRs play a vital role in ensuring their clients or companies stay visible and relevant through effective media engagement.

The key to success lies in targeting the most relevant journalists, which makes access to high-quality data crucial for contacting the right media professionals.

To help launch your next campaign, here is a list of the UK’s top transport journalists to connect with and pitch your stories.

The UK's Top Transport Journalists

A transport journalist is someone who covers stories in specific transport sectors in publications, such as airlines / aviation, railways, auto industry and many more.

Christopher Jasper, Transport Industry Editor, The Daily Telegraph

Christopher became the Transport Industry Editor at The Daily Telegraph in March 2024. He covers airlines, aviation and rail companies.

Sectors

  • Railways
  • Airlines
  • Aviation

Gareth Corfield, Transport Correspondent, The Daily Telegraph

Since January 2024, Gareth Corfield has covered the transport industry as a Transport Correspondent at The Daily Telegraph.

Transport Journalists - Gareth Corfield, Transport Correspondent, The Daily Telegraph

Top Stories

Sectors

  • Transport industry

Publications

Guy Taylor, Transport and Infrastructure Correspondent, City A.M.

As a Transport and Infrastructure Correspondent, Guy Taylor colvers a range of stories in the transport industry, such as Airlines, Rails, Cars, and many more. 

Guy Taylor, Transport and Infrastructure Correspondent, City A.M. - Transport Journalists

Sectors

  • Transport industry

Publications

Gwyn Topham, Transport Correspondent, The Guardian

In The Guardian, Gwyn reports on transport and infrastructure, such as rail, airline and auto industries. 

Gwyn Topham, Transport Correspondent, The Guardian - Transport Journalists

Sectors

  • Infrastructure
  • Autos

Katy Austin, Transport Correspondent, BBC News (Current Affairs)

Since 2021, Katy Austin reports for the main BBC TV News and radio bulletins as a Transport Correspondent.

Top Stories

Sectors

  • Transport Industry

Publications

Neil Lancefield, Transport Correspondent, PA Media

In PA Media, Neil Lancefield has been a Transport Correspondent since 2006.

Neil Lancefield, Transport Correspondent, PA Media - Transport Journalists

Top Stories

Sectors

  • Transport Industry

Publications

Nicholas Hellen, Transport Editor, The Sunday Times

Nicholas Hellen has been working with The Sunday Times for over 10 years and has switched roles from Social Affairs to Transport Editor in 2020. 

Nicholas Hellen, Transport Editor, The Sunday Times - Transport Journalists

Top Stories

Sectors

  • Transport industry

Publications

Phil Georgiadis, Transport Correspondent, Financial Times

Since 2020, Phil Georgiadis is a Transport Correspondent at the Financial Times, covering the airline industry, unions and rail industry.

Phil Georgiadis, Transport Correspondent, Financial Times - Transport Journalists

Sectors

  • Autos
  • Airlines / Aviation
  • Transport industry

Ross Lydall, City Hall Editor and Transport Editor, Evening Standard

Ross joined the Evening Standard in 2010 and switched to the City Hall Editor and Transport Editor role in July 2022. He reports on the Mayor of London, TFL and London.

Ross Lydall, City Hall Editor and Transport Editor, Evening Standard - Transport Journalists

Top Stories

Sectors

  • Transport industry

Publications

Stephen Wilmot, Autos Reporter, The Wall Street Journal (Europe)

In The Wall Street Journal (Europe), Stephen Wilmot covers global carmakers, such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz

Stephen Wilmot, Autos Reporter, The Wall Street Journal Europe - Transport Journalists

Top Stories

Sectors

  • Autos Transport

Publications

Key takeaways

Getting in touch with leading transport journalists increases your chances of securing valuable media coverage.

It’s important to avoid approaching these journalists solely with an agenda. Instead, focus on building genuine relationships by inviting them for a coffee or lunch, for example. Establishing a personal relationship with transport journalists can make it easier to pitch your story later, increasing your chances of securing coverage in leading transport publications.

Build Rewarding Media Connections. Faster.

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Robert Lea, Industrial Editor, The Times.

Build Rewarding Media Connections. Faster.​

Robert Lea, Industrial Editor, The Times.

Expand your media relations with transport journalists using Roxhill's PR software and media database.

HOW IT WORKS
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