Skip to main content

Alex Rahman

Rail Data Lead · TrainsTracking

Alex is TrainsTracking's data lead and a rail enthusiast who has ridden high-speed trains on four continents.

About Alex

Alex Rahman is TrainsTracking's data lead and a lifelong rail enthusiast who has taken high-speed trains on four continents — including Deutsche Bahn ICE, Japan's Shinkansen, China's CRH, Amtrak's California Zephyr, and the Trans-Siberian Railway. He designed TrainsTracking's data pipeline, connecting live GTFS-RT feeds from 19 official railway APIs. Alex brings an engineer's rigour to rail journalism: he verifies fares, journey times, and booking instructions against live operator sources before publishing. He writes with a focus on data-driven decision making — helping readers understand when a rail pass genuinely beats point-to-point tickets, and when it does not. His guides on Germany's Deutsche Bahn and Japan's Shinkansen are built on repeated personal travel experience.

Areas of Expertise

European rail passesHigh-speed railRail data & GTFSGermany DB/ICEJapan Shinkansen

Published Guides

Travelling Germany by ICE — Cheap Tickets & BahnCard
Sparpreis tickets, BahnCard, and tips for Germany's ICE network.
2026-01-25
Japan Shinkansen — JR Pass vs Point-to-Point Tickets
Is the JR Pass worth it? We break down the math for major routes.
2026-01-05
Eurail Pass vs Point-to-Point Tickets
Which saves more? A detailed cost comparison for 2026 Europe trips.
2026-02-28
The Cheapest Way to Travel Europe by Train in 2026
Ouigo, Flixtrain, Deutschland-Ticket, and budget rail secrets.
2026-03-10
Switzerland Travel Pass — Is It Worth It?
Full breakdown of what's included and when point-to-point is cheaper.
2026-04-15
How to Read a Train Timetable — A Beginner's Guide
Departure boards, train numbers, symbols, and delay information explained.
2026-05-05
← All Rail Guides