As a schedule compiler for the London Underground, he thrives on the challenges of crafting timetables that not only work on paper — but also function seamlessly in real life.

The 28-year-old, who is married to Mancunian Tamar (nee Prais), told the Jewish Telegraph: “You’ve got to consider so many factors — junction margins, platform availability, the flow of trains in and out of depots.

“Everything has to balance.”

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