Sadiq Khan is “hoping” that naming one of the London Overground lines Mildmay will encourage people to learn more about the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The Mayor of London announced on 15 February that, for the first time ever, each of the capital’s six Overground lines will soon be represented by a new name and colour.
Each seeks to celebrate the city’s diverse culture and history, with the Mildmay honouring the Shoreditch-based hospital of the same name.
During the 1980s, it played a pivotal role in helping patients during the earliest stages of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, eventually helping to tackle stigma in society thanks to several high profile visits from Princess Diana.