About Simon Johnston

Simon comes from a background of transport and technology journalism dating back almost 15 years, contributing to newspapers, magazines, periodicals and websites across the globe on a wide range of topics. Currently the Editor of Tramways & Urban Transit – the world’s leading light and urban rail title that dates back to 1937 – and organiser of the Global Light Rail Awards, he is well-versed in all the arguments for sustainable transport. He currently lives in Peterborough (UK), but has travelled all over the world on transport assignments.