Pride train

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-pride-train-lgbt-crew-first-journey-a4532916.html

A “Pride train”  staffed by LGBT+ crew made it’s first journey last week from London to Manchester. The train was painted with all the colours of the rainbow flack including pink, blue and white for the transgender community and black and brown to represent the Asian and ethnic minority population.

Train manager Paul Austin said, “This is about being accepted for who I am and representing the LGBT+ community we serve across our network. Being part of the first all LGBT+ crew is a sign of the steps we are taking towards a more inclusive, diverse and equal society and I am proud to be involved today.”

Avanti trains said future crews will not be exclusively LGBT but the Pride flag will remain.

Sarah Copley, Avanti West Coast Executive Director said, “It’s a symbol of our commitment to diversity and inclusion as it travels up and down the west coast main line. We live proud 365 days a year, not just today. I am so proud to be part of a business where our people represent the communities we serve.”

-        What do you see in the picture? What does the flag represent?

-        Why do you think Avanti Trains chose to do this?

-        A TV reporter said this “gay train” was “ridiculous”. Is the train gay?

-        Why do you think some people didn’t agree with a rainbow-coloured train?

-        Is the train trying to make people gay?

-        Paul wants “a more inclusive, diverse and equal society” how does the train help this?

-        “We live proud 365 days a year, not just today.” What does Sarah mean?

“our people represent the communities we serve.” What does this mean?

Why is this about No Outsiders?