Special messages pop-up across London’s stations ahead of Brighton Pride
With the UK’s largest Pride event just over a week away, a rail network has unveiled special messages at stations across the capital.
To celebrate Brighton’s annual pride celebrations, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – which runs train services in and out of Brighton – has teamed up with writers, performers and artists from the LGBTQ+ community to share what Pride means to them.
The operator has unveiled ‘Words of Pride’, which are now on display at Croydon East, London Blackfriars, Gatwick Airport and Brighton until August 5.
Quotes to look out for include words from Gemma Rolls-Bentley, curator and author of Queer Art: From Canvas to Club and the Spaces Between.
Ms Rolls-Bentley said: “Pride is a moment to celebrate the joy, love and culture of queer life whilst reminding people of the things we’re still fighting for.”
With the weekend set to be sunny, the rail operator is urging people to plan their journeys ahead of time.
As in previous years GTR has worked closely with Pride organisers alongside the council, and has confirmed it will be running an enhanced service to transport people in and out of Brighton, with extra trains and increased capacity.
More information can be found below and on the Southern and Thameslink websites.
Chris Fowler, head of Network Operations at Govia Thameslink Railway, said: “Brighton Pride is the biggest event on our network, and the atmosphere it creates in the city each year is fantastic.
“With so many people making the journey from London down to Brighton, showcasing voices from the LGBTQ+ community to a wider audience will help educate and raise awareness of the reasons why Pride exists.
“We hope people enjoy reading Words of Pride on their journeys and have a fabulous time at the event.”
Pictured top: Gemma Rolls-Bentley with her quote at a GTR train station (Picture: GTR)
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