Anna-Jane Hunter and Tony Miles talk about railways in the UK, attempt to unravel a few mysteries and engage in some myth-busting along the way, as rail industry guests share their stories and insight.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAnna-Jane Hunter and Tony Miles talk about railways in the UK, attempt to unravel a few mysteries and engage in some myth-busting along the way, as rail industry guests share their stories and insight.
Recent episodes include "New trains aren't easy" (21 September 2026, 58 minutes), "Episode 2 - Wales, Weather and Women in Rail" (12 August 2026, 47 minutes), and "Episode 16 - The Weather" (30 October 2025, 81 minutes).
Parallel Lines publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for Parallel Lines is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Parallel Lines requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Parallel Lines's contact route on record: verified email.
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Parallel Lines is a commentary podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Episode #3
Anna-jane and Tony go back to where it all started with the return of their first guest Robin Davis. They talk again about the challenges involved in introducing new trains into service and look specifically at recent...
Anna-jane and Tony continue their day out on the seafront in Llandudno and meet Rachel Heath, Wales and Borders Operations Director at Network Rail. The wide-ranging discussion includes a number of subjects beginning...
Episode #16
<p>This episode sees Anna-Jane and Tony welcome Professor Brian Haddock to Parallel Lines for a discussion on how to run a railway during extreme weather, climate change and reducing budgets. With so much to discuss...
Episode #15
<p>Anna-Jane Hunter and Tony Miles discuss mental health and well-being, with a particular emphasis on railways and the workplace, with Lucy Prior MBE from the Mental Wealth Company.</p>
Episode #14
<p>Tony and Anna-Jane are in Derby for the launch of The Greatest Gathering, talking to Alstom about staging the event, meeting the people who came up with the idea and worked to make it happen and encountering a few...
Episode #13
<p>Tony Miles and Anna-Jane Hunter investigate train refurbishment with Jenny Dempsey, Managing Director of Diamond Rail Services. With passenger rolling stock expected to last for something in the region of 30 years...
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<p>An extra chat to mark International Women in Engineering Day as two top women in railway engineering talk to Anna-Jane and Tony about their careers and why the railway needs more engineers, especially women!</p>
Episode #12
<p>Anna-Jane Hunter and Tony Miles mark International Women in Engineering Day by talking to two women in railway engineering. Looking particularly at trains themselves, just what does it take to keep a fleet of trains...
Episode #11
<p>Tony and Anna-Jane are at the 2025 Women in Rail Awards, staying well into the early hours to get the reaction of some of the attendees at the end of a very successful, enjoyable and important evening.</p>
Episode #10
<p>Anna-Jane Hunter and Tony Miles discuss the state of the UK's railways in early 2025, progress with creating GBR, thoughts from the Secretary of State for Transport on resolving ongoing industrial unrest and much...
Episode #9
<p>Anna-Jane and Tony reflect on the early impact of the new Government's plan for Britain's railways, train performance, punctuality and a host of other railway-related topics as 2024 draws to a close. </p>
Episode #8
<p>Anna-Jane and Tony turn to politics with their guest Olly Glover MP.</p><p>Newly elected Liberal Democrat MP for Didcot and Wantage, Olly has spent all his working life on the railways, including time with Train...
Episode #7
<p>Anna-Jane Hunter and Tony Miles are joined by the legendary railway journalist and industry commentator Roger Ford for a look at the next steps for rail in the UK and the challenges facing Great British Railways as...
Episode #6
<p>Anna-Jane and Tony reflect on announcements following the General Election and consider some of the challenges that lie ahead for the new Government as it seeks to reform the railways.</p>
Episode #5
<p>Anna-Jane Hunter and Tony Miles talk to Jo Kaye - Chief Executive at the Railway Benefit Fund about its work and discuss railway operations and performance with Jo who was previously a network Rail Route MD and a...
Episode #4
<p>Anna-Jane and Tony are on location at the annual sleepout for Railway Children. They discuss ownership of railways, privatisation, whether a return to a 'nationalised' railway is possible and what would be the...
Episode #3
<p>Anna-Jane Hunter and Tony Miles talk about railways in the UK, attempt to unravel a few mysteries and engage in some mythbusting along the way. This episode looks at working practices, how they developed over many...
Episode #2
<p>Anna-Jane Hunter and Tony Miles continue to discuss railways in the UK. This time they reflect on journeys and where things could probably be better.</p>
Episode #1
<p>Anna-Jane and Tony launch the series with a discussion about introducing new trains in the UK and talk to guest Robin Davis about the contentious matter of seats.</p>
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