In the bustling silence of a daily commute, travelers rigidly stick to an unspoken rule: do not engage with strangers. Amidst the same familiar faces, Iona Iverson stands out. A colorful magazine columnist with a zest for life, she is a daily spectacle on the train from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station, accompanied by her loyal dog, Lulu. One dramatic morning, an ordinary commute is disrupted when a man chokes on a grape—a potentially fatal mishap thwarted by Sanjay's life-saving skills. The incident shatters the commuters' silence, sparking an extraordinary series of events. Bonds form amongst this diverse cluster of passengers, revealing that even the most unexpected interactions have the power to alter lives. As each person's story unfolds, 'Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting' celebrates the magic of human connection and illustrates how opening up to the world can uncover the most surprising journeys—both within and alongside one another.