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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.

Callistemon Thu 27-Aug-20 16:05:17

Gordon, Edward - and how could you forget Emily, Illte!

greengreengrass Thu 27-Aug-20 16:18:21

oh yes the rainbow express is nice too

trisher Thu 27-Aug-20 16:35:51

I was wondering how different the responses on here would be had the rainbow train been said to be supporting the NHS? Is it the decorated train or the reason for the decoration that upsets some?

Callistemon Thu 27-Aug-20 16:40:12

Oh, perhaps another name as that one has been taken, if not for a train.

I'm not sure if they are breaking the law re employing only LGBT staff either?

Galaxy Thu 27-Aug-20 16:54:04

Surelt they will have asked their current staff to work on the train, I dont think they will have gone on a gay recruitment drive, although to be fair that sounds more interesting than any recruitment I have done.

JenniferEccles Thu 27-Aug-20 17:07:29

Rainbow?
Makes me view George and Zippy in a new light!!