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
- Christopher Jasper, Transport Industry Editor, The Daily Telegraph
- Gareth Corfield, Transport Correspondent, The Daily Telegraph,
- Guy Taylor, Transport and Infrastructure Correspondent, City A.M.
- Gwyn Topham, Transport Correspondent, The Guardian
- Katy Austin, Transport Correspondent, BBC News (Current Affairs)
- Neil Lancefield, Transport Correspondent, PA Media
- Nicholas Hellen, Transport Editor, The Sunday Times
- Phil Georgiadis, Transport Correspondent, Financial Times
- Ross Lydall, City Hall Editor and Transport Editor, Evening Standard
- Stephen Wilmot, Autos Reporter, The Wall Street Journal (Europe)
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.

Top Stories
Sectors
- Railways
- Airlines
- Aviation
Publications
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.

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.

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

Top Stories
Sectors
- Infrastructure
- Autos
Publications
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.

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

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.

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.

Top Stories
Sectors
- Autos
- Airlines / Aviation
- Transport industry
Publications
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.

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.

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.