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Platform prose unveiled at train stations to inspire passengers ahead of Brighton Pride

Platform prose unveiled at train stations to inspire passengers ahead of Brighton Pride

Ahead of this year’s Brighton Pride, GTR unveils thought-provoking ‘Words of Pride’ at busy train stations. The rail operator has partnered with creatives from the LGBTQ+ community to share what pride means to them, as the annual celebrations are now only a week away. Extra trains and increased capacity to help people travel to and from Brighton Pride.
The UK’s largest Pride event is just ove

No trains to or from Brighton station on Saturday 5 August

Difficult decision taken following ASLEF overtime ban announcement on 17 July Biggest event on GTR’s network requires significant extra capacity every year, which won’t be available to safely run services on Saturday 5 August Safety must come first, with several options considered and discussions taking place with the council, police and emergency services to help inform this decision “GTR has an

Once again, GTR staff will be attending the Brighton & Hove Pride parade as pictured here in 2022. More images below.

Boosted train service in place for Brighton & Hove Pride – helping to bring party spirit to the south coast

Govia Thameslink Railway has confirmed it will run additional services and lengthen some of its trains to transport crowds to and from the event
As the excitement starts to build for Brighton & Hove Pride 2023, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – which operates services in and out of the city – has confirmed there will be an enhanced service plan to support visitors on Saturday 5 and Sunday

LGBT+ Network co-chairs Stephanie Sauvarin and Nicola Baillie at Brighton & Hove Pride 2019

Railway workers get set for virtual Brighton & Hove Pride celebrations

The LGBT+ Network at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is preparing to celebrate Pride in a whole new way, joining the raft of virtual events from the organisers, following the cancellation of the annual Brighton & Hove Pride event due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Swapping stilettoes and sequins for sofas and slippers, this year the rail operator’s employees will be joining Pride’s digital festiv

GTR's plans to support Brighton and Hove Pride

Govia Thameslink Railway will be running longer Thameslink trains to and from Brighton during next month's renowned Pride celebrations, but the event will still be affected by the ASLEF drivers’ strike on Southern.

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