Avanti West Coast Pride Train - Wrapping Time lapse

Avanti West Coast is launching the UK’s first fully wrapped Pride train entirely staffed by an LGBTQ+ crew for its first official service on Tuesday 25 August.
After Covid-19 forced the cancellation of Pride events across the country, which Avanti West Coast had planned to support, the intercity rail operator has completely wrapped one of its iconic Pendolinos with the progressive Pride flag.
The train operator has adopted the most recent iteration of the Pride flag which sees the addition of the colours black, brown, light blue, pink and white to bring people of colour, transgender people and those living with or who have been lost to HIV/AIDS to the forefront highlighting Avanti West Coast’s progressive commitment to diversity and inclusion.
As the livery will become a permanent part of Avanti West Coast’s full fleet, the LGBTQ+ community will also have the opportunity to name the train. A competition will be launched on Tuesday calling for entries to be submitted via its website with the winning name announced in October.
Train manager, Paul Austin, said: “This is about being accepted for who I am and representing the LGBTQ+ community we serve across our network. Being a part of the UK’s first all LGBTQ+ crew is a sign of the steps we’re taking towards a more inclusive, diverse and equal society and I am so proud to be involved today.”
(Train wrapping by Aura Brand Solutions.)

[@johno4521]

I like trains, I like primary colours, so I'm in favour...

[@armanicrompton787]

Avanti staff won’t struggle finding their train at places like Euston.

[@thelazycalico8027]

woah

[@omegamezle]

This is probably one of the best liveries on the network. So unique and colourful.