Kristian Pärt is an adventurous genetic engineering student who has travelled extensively around Europe, especially by train, thanks to international family ties, friends and studies. For Kristian, travelling is a way of experiencing the world, where the train offers freedom, variety and plenty of inspiring moments compared to the plane, whether the journey takes in the Nordic nature, Alpine mountain villages, Mediterranean coastal towns or Europe's major metropolises.

Thea Karin is a travel journalist and travel-guide, who has lived and worked in various countries and cultural environments. She has produced radio and television programs, written hundreds of articles and written several travel books. Her interests are diverse, she loves the wild-life of Asia and Africa just as much as she cherishes the city life and nature of Vienna. Among her travels, she has also journeyed by train, which allows for a deeper sense of discovery and connection.

Heigo Saare is the head of tailway operations and safety at Rail Baltic Estonia, with over 14 years of experience in the railway field. He has held various positions, including working as a policymaker in a national railway safety authority and setting railway access charges in the public rail sector. Currently, he leads activities related to the preparation of operations at Rail Baltic Estonia. Saare holds master's degrees in both transport planning and digital transformation. He is committed to the development of modern, safe, and environmentally friendly railway systems.

Anvar Salomets is the chairman of the board of Rail Baltic Estonia, leading Estonia’s largest infrastructure project towards its scheduled completion by 2030. His extensive professional experience and methodical approach have been of key importance in advancing the project to the railway construction phase, with construction contracts now covering the entire Estonian section of the route. Salomets views Rail Baltic not merely as a transport corridor, but as a strategic investment that will open new markets for Estonian enterprises and strengthen regional security.

Lauri Ulm is a member of the board and the technical manager of Rail Baltic Estonia, under whose leadership the mainline construction works will be carried out. He is responsible for coordinating the technical aspects of the project, from the preparation of construction projects to the completion of infrastructure. Ulm ensures that the Rail Baltic project complies with European requirements, supports climate goals, and takes into account community interests.

Founder and author of seat61.com, a website familiar to European travel enthusiasts from Buckinghamshire, England. A railwayman himself, he joined British Rail in 1987 and was station manager at Charing Cross and London Bridge stations in the 1990s, and later customer relations manager for two train companies. 2000. In the 1990s, he worked for the UK Department for Transport. 2001. In 2007, Mark created The Man in Seat 61 website to help passengers book train travel in Europe and around the world. The website, which receives up to a million visits a month, has been his full-time job since 2007.

Valdo Kalm has been the Chairman of the Management Board of Port of Tallinn (Tallinna Sadam) since 2016. Previously, he served as the Chairman of the Management Board of Eesti Mobiiltelefon (EMT) and Telia Eesti. Under his leadership, one-third of the port operator was privatized through an initial public offering, and the company's shares were listed on the Tallinn Stock Exchange on June 13, 2018. He has been recognized with the Class II Badge of Honour from the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class.

Peeter Koppel is an investment and financial market expert, known for his sharp and direct commentary on economic trends, market movements, and geopolitical risks. In addition to his professional work, he is an automotive enthusiast, who appreciates classic engineering, precision, and the aesthetics of machinery. Peeter sees the car not merely as a means of transport but rather as a reflection of cultural and technological progress. To him, a good car is like a good investment – creating value, enduring, and meaningful.

Oscar Rõõm is the Head of Bolt's ridesharing service.

Kristi Grišakov is an expert in spatial planning and urban studies, who is currently leading the detailed planning service at the Tallinn Urban Planning Department. Her work focuses on issues related to building rights, giving her in-depth knowledge of the challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives of planning in the capital city. Grišakov believes that in the context of accelerating urbanization, technological advancement and the shift towards sustainability, changes in mobility and spatial planning are both necessary and possible. Previously, she worked at the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture in the spatial development department and served as editor for the future chapters of the last two Estonian human development reports. She also holds a PhD in spatial planning and urban studies.

Marian Võsumets is a journalist and film producer with international experience in news reporting, documentary filmmaking and creative content production. She has worked in various European countries and the UK on projects for global broadcasters, institutions and brands, including the European Commission and Amazon Prime. Her work often focuses on storytelling that highlights regional development, politics and cross-border cooperation within the European Union.

Siim Kallas is an Estonian politician, who served as European Commissioner between 2004 and 2014 for Barroso Commissions. In both of these commissions he was also vice-president. During his time as the Commissioner for Transport the European white paper "Mobility and Transport" was adopted, which stressed the importance of rail transportation in Europe to find effective ways of meeting Europe's transport needs in a sustainable manner. Siim Kallas has been Prime Minister of Estonia, Estonian Minister of Finance, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs as well as the President of Bank of Estonia.

Jüri Etverk is an Estonian entrepreneur and is best known for his role as CEO of Go Group. The group is made up of 18 companies, with public transport being one of its core areas. Go Group develops railway infrastructure, manages railway facilities including the Baltic Station buildings, and operates nearly 500 buses across almost every Estonian county. This gives Etverk a comprehensive view of human mobility, public transport challenges, and urban development opportunities. Before joining Go Group, he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Estonia and the Balkan countries. He is a strong supporter of diverse mobility options, choosing between car, bus, train, tram, taxi, bicycle, scooter, rollerblades, or simply walking depending on the situation.

Erki Urva is a seasoned expert in Estonia’s aviation and tourism sectors, having led the national airlines Estonian Air and Nordica. He has also held various roles in Estonia’s tourism and banking sectors. From 2011 to 2017, he served as the head of the Estonian Information Technology Foundation for Education (HITSA).

Indrek Seppo is an entrepreneur, economist and university lecturer. For the past 20 years, he has worked with data and artificial intelligence, encouraging businesses and the public sector to use AI and to leverage its potential. His mission is to eliminate fears surrounding artificial intelligence and to integrate it as a logical part of daily work and service quality improvement. Seppo helps companies develop and implement their AI strategies and teaches students at the University of Tartu. In addition, he has founded a company specializing in drone detection and neutralization solutions.

Lauri Betlem is an experienced executive, who has spent nearly four years developing regional rail transport in Estonia at Elron. His responsibilities include expanding the train network, implementing train tenders, introducing more environmentally friendly solutions and promoting train travel. Elron is about to announce a tender for the order of trains, which will start operating on the Rail Baltica route and serving local stations.

Raitis Nešpors is a board member at the Latvian railway operator Vivi, with extensive experience as a leader in both the private and public sectors. He focuses on developing regional rail transport in Latvia, including launching new lines and improving passenger transport quality. Nešpors emphasizes the importance of the Rail Baltic project for enhancing cooperation between the Baltic countries and improving passenger comfort.

Tõnis Savi is an architect, urban planner and expert on urban mobility, designing liveable, human-scale cities. He combines architecture, spatial planning, mobility development and community activism to design spaces that invite people to participate and engage with place. Savi is one of Estonia's pioneers of human-centred urban design, helping to shift the focus from a car-centred approach to public spaces that support people's needs. He uses a diverse toolbox - from traditional architectural techniques to volunteering in NGOs and events that enliven urban space. Tõnis Sav's work as a teacher, speaker and opinion leader has shaped a broader understanding of what a good city should be.

Petr Košťák is a Czech railway engineer and expert in international passenger transport who has been working for the Czech National Railway Organisation for the last six years on international projects, where his work currently focuses on high-speed rail connections with Poland.

Kristine Meide is the CEO of the Lithuanian railway operator LTG Link, with extensive experience in managing and implementing international projects. She has led several companies and has a crucial role in the development of Lithuania’s passenger rail services. As the company’s CEO, she aims to focus on implementing environmentally friendly solutions in the future, including the electrification of trains and the use of green energy.

Ann Vaida is a stand-up comic whose insights primarily focus on bizarre news and the peculiarities of adult life, covering topics like office jobs, monitoring the real estate market, and the struggles of waking up too early. In addition to her other roles in journalism and politics, Ann has also served as a tour guide. She holds a degree in political science and contemporary media from Tallinn University, which may not hold significant value, yet offers insight. Apparently. Ann has penned sketches and contributions for multiple media organizations and, in her own words, has not toppled any government. She is a comedian who rises in the morning and accesses the most reputable news sites and the most sensational entertainment sites in five separate windows to stay informed. Everything. She additionally provides weekly overviews of biased perspectives on current events in the podcast "This is an arbitrary country."

Sander Salmu is Deputy Secretary of State for Mobility at the Ministry of Climate Action. He has previously worked in the private sector as Export and Development Manager, most recently as Business Development Manager at Ragn-Sells AS. Salmu has also headed the Transport and Mobility Service at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and represented Estonia during the Estonian Presidency on issues related to road transport and technical requirements for vehicles.

Kuldar Leis is Estonia's Minister for Infrastructure. In the past, he has led the Tartu 2024 European Capital of Culture project, advised entrepreneurs at the Põlvamaa Development Centre, served as Head of Development at the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Tartu, and has been a member of the Põlva municipality council. Leis has also served as chairman of the supervisory board of AS Operail and chairman of the board of Premia Foods, Premia Tallinn Cold Storage, Ösel Foods and Nordic Foods. He graduated from the University of Tartu with a degree in Finance and Credit.