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Pride Train needs a name

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FarNorth Thu 27-Aug-20 02:10:50

www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-pride-train-lgbt-crew-first-journey-a4532916.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR24lPbsuay9sr_s4_DKc4mp0InmUgAC2vxsK4-5d-k4Bj9G4YqEB8YzybA#Echobox=1598374991

"The 265 metre-long train is “filled with literature, stories and colourful posters and will feature Pride related information and fun facts during the onboard announcements”."

The rainbow painted train is now a permanent part of the fleet, and Avanti West invites the public to suggest a name for it.

EllanVannin Thu 27-Aug-20 11:28:40

Trains are never fun if late or don't arrive at all.

trisher Thu 27-Aug-20 11:26:49

No double standards Gwyneth just an attractive rainbow train. Its fun!

Galaxy Thu 27-Aug-20 11:24:52

The whole of society is filled with stories of heterosexual relationships.

trisher Thu 27-Aug-20 11:24:00

Thanks for a trip down memory lane greengreengrass and for a new earworm!

Gwyneth Thu 27-Aug-20 11:23:27

I have no problem with the ‘Pride’ related train but if we had a train that did a similar thing i.e filled with stories, literature etc relating only to heterosexuals this would be criticised. In the same way if white people started producing posters, banners saying ‘white lives matter’ this would be declared racist. Of course ALL LIVES MATTER. It seems we are living in a society of double standards.

EllanVannin Thu 27-Aug-20 11:15:21

I prefer reading the graffiti on some trains---it's a work of art !

greengreengrass Thu 27-Aug-20 11:11:28

'cos if you miss it...I feel sorry...sorry for you...'

greengreengrass Thu 27-Aug-20 11:09:19

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vTKmVvyNRc

greengreengrass Thu 27-Aug-20 11:06:14

How about 'Love Train', you know like the song...

'People all over the world...join in...join the love train...love train...'

See if I can find a you tube vid. The song is so lovely. My daughter identifies as LGBTQ.

Anyone know how to post a link

Its the o'jays...

Really jolly

BlueSky Thu 27-Aug-20 10:53:51

I think 'Gay Pride Parades' attract the wrong sort of attention. They reinforce the stereotypes rather than focusing on the issues. My LGBT friends feel that way too.

trisher Thu 27-Aug-20 10:52:37

For those who think there are no gay attacks- the two women on a bus attacked by young men aged 15-18.

JenniferEccles Thu 27-Aug-20 10:49:35

But where do we stop? It’s been mentioned that occasionally gay couples may have abusive comments from an ignorant minority, but also the obese claim they sometimes receive unpleasant remarks.

If you think stupid comments from a few justifies the expense then it would never end.

trisher Thu 27-Aug-20 10:47:11

The way to have an inclusive society EllanVannin is never to denigrate and condemn any one section of that society. I'm sure if you were to present the idea of a train promoting people with disabilities, staffed by them, Avanti might be interested.But condemning this train does nothing to support them or advance their interests.

Sparkling Thu 27-Aug-20 10:42:22

Helennotion, it depends on your idea of decency, old fashioned as that might sound, I consider grown men, all over each other in jewelled basques, spectacular lingerie , many in bondage gear, women as bad, being as outrageous and controversial and flauting the seedier side of life, as not suitable for public decency. Certainly not a child of 6. I really don't care what gender, sexuality anyone is, they have to be true to themselves, that's not the problem, it's how their message is relayed, it's depressing. The gay people I know are as affronted as I. However it takes all sorts, I just avoid such spectacles. As for people not walking down the street of the same sex holding hands, no one really gives a fig, there's other things to worry about. Foes t bother me or anyone I know either do I don't know where you live dizzyblonde.

EllanVannin Thu 27-Aug-20 10:36:44

I'm heartily sick of this " look at ME I'm different " society !!
Narcissism at its best !. They don't give a hang about anyone.

There are hundreds of poorly children who would want to feel special. Disabled adults too who would love transport dedicated to them. It doesn't happen !

trisher Thu 27-Aug-20 10:28:41

It looks nice- colourful, cheerful and uplifting what a great idea. As for a name most trains have names- My DGS's favourite used to be the Sir Nigel Gresley. So perhaps they could name this after a gay icon- Sir Ian Mckellen or Sir Elton John.

dizzyblonde Thu 27-Aug-20 10:24:30

When my gay friends can walk down the street anywhere in the uk holding hands without getting abuse as heterosexual couples can then I will agree that Pride is not needed, until then it is.

Galaxy Thu 27-Aug-20 10:20:41

People are attacked in this country because of their sexuality jennifer, it happened to two women on public transport recently.

NotSpaghetti Thu 27-Aug-20 10:08:21

I think it's up to Avanti and shareholders how they decorate their trains. It's a marketing thing.
We are all talking about it after all...

JenniferEccles Thu 27-Aug-20 10:02:09

I’m sure you are right about some countries PEGS but the discussion is about a train here where such things don’t happen.

PECS Thu 27-Aug-20 09:42:16

Unfortunately many people are "interested' in other people's sexual preferences to the point where they refuse to employ people, serve people or mix with people who are from the LGBT community. Worse in some places where men & women are still imprisoned, tortured & killed because they do not match the " norm". Prejudice is a nasty thing.

JenniferEccles Thu 27-Aug-20 09:38:36

I agree with everyone else.
What a scandalous waste of money to promote something which applies to, what, less than 2% of the population.

timetogo2016 Thu 27-Aug-20 09:29:29

Spot on Sparkling,couldn`t have put it any better.

harrigran Thu 27-Aug-20 09:11:59

I could suggest a name but I would probably be hounded off the forum.
FGS can we not just have transport without it looking like something off a toddler's TV programme ?

Esspee Thu 27-Aug-20 08:48:14

I treat all trains equally. Can’t see any reason to give this one a name as I’ve yet to notice other trains have names.

(Why can’t people just keep their sexual preferences to themselves? Nobody is interested.)