Related: US Embassy in Moscow defiantly flies rainbow flag and issues pride messageThis coming weekend would have seen Pride celebrations take place in Manchester in the north of England.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s celebrations have been canceled. However, in normal times, thousands would likely have made the 208-mile journey north, making now the perfect time to unveil the train.The new design will be permanent, with the company saying it makes the train the biggest – or certainly the longest – Pride flag in the UK.Avanti West Coast Executive Director, Sarah Copley said the train was, “A symbol of our commitment to diversity and inclusion as it travels up and down the West Coast Main Line.