More and longer trains for Brighton and Hove LGBT+ Pride in August

Govia [1] Railway (GTR) is to run more frequent, longer trains on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August to transport crowds to and from Brighton and [2] Pride.

Travel changes include:

Network Rail float at Brighton Pride 2022 Network Rail float at Brighton Pride 2022 // Credit: Network Rail

GTR has been planning for the UK's biggest Pride event since the start of the year, alongside the event organisers, emergency services and the local council. The festival of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights includes many different events held across the city during the weekend.

Last year, Brighton and Hove Pride returned[3] from a two-year break caused by the Covid pandemic, with thousands attending to celebrate diversity and oppose discrimination.

GTR will be bringing back its rainbow queueing system at Brighton station, with colour-coded guidance helping passengers to follow the best route as they leave Brighton after the event.

Pride Thameslink train at Brighton -credit Matthew Wilmhurst, GTR Pride Thameslink train at Brighton // Credit Matthew Wilmhurst, GTR

Brighton and [4] Albion's Amex stadium in Falmer will host a football match on Sunday 6 August, which may affect passengers' travel. GTR is urging passengers to check the club's website for more information.

GTR will take part in the Pride Parade with a float fronted by workers from across the business.

Travel information can be found on the Pride section of the Southern[5] and Thameslink[6] websites.

Jenny Saunders, Customer Service Director at GTR, said: “Brighton & Hove Pride is a huge event for the city, where people from all over the UK travel to [7] to celebrate LGBTQ+ artists and allies. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the city's diverse community and all that Brighton & Hove has to offer during this fun-filled weekend.

“We are also reminding passengers to be patient and courteous to other travellers and railway staff, who will be going above and beyond to make sure everyone gets home safely. Our services will be busier than usual during Pride, so passengers should allow plenty of time to travel home.”

References

  1. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  2. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  3. ^ Last year, Brighton and Hove Pride returned (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  4. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  5. ^ Southern (www.southernrailway.com)
  6. ^ Thameslink (www.thameslinkrailway.com)
  7. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)

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