Soft Lad: Coming-of-age Stories

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The Elizabeth line train, wrapped at both ends of the train, will be travelling between Shenfield and Reading and Heathrow through central London stations from 30 June One of those fearlessly honest books that manages to be moving and thought-provoking and funny at the same time. A bit like him really' Emily Dean, The Times The wrapped London Overground train across its five carriages can be seen on the following routes from 26 June: Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, said:"As London's Pride celebrations approach, I'm delighted that we are once again using the TfL network to celebrate our fantastic LGBTQ+ communities. From sharing the stories of Londoners to wrapping trains in this distinctive livery, we are joining together to show the worldthat in London we celebrate our diversity."

From his carefree childhood in Oldham to his move to the bright lights of London, the party years to the early morning years at the helm of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, these stories are honest, unfiltered, funny, sometimes sad, but all are unmistakeably Grimmy. Pride poetry written by staff will be recorded and played out at Covent Garden Tube station from 1 July to help customers get into the spirit of Pride One of those fearlessly honest books that manages to be moving and thought-provoking and funny at the same time. A bit like him really’ Emily Dean, The Times

The wrapped Overground and Elizabeth line trains, engineering train and bus have been funded by TfL's partners Arriva Rail London, MTR Elizabeth line, Hayley Rail, Abellio and Global Bimini, a drag artist who is part of the campaign, said:"It's incredible and amazing to highlight people's experiences of being part of the LGBTQ+ community cause it's not always easy for everyone. If you're younger and you see people speaking about what they've been through, it makes you feel seen and heard." TfL staff portrait posters and their artwork will be displayed at Victoria, Green Park and Vauxhall Tube stations as well as at DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line stations Patricia Obinna, TfL's Director of Diversity & Inclusion, said:"This year's Pride campaign on our network seeks to amplify the important voices and rich stories within the diverse LGBTQ+ community. Services across TfL are displaying a vibrant design in support of the LGBTQ+ community and this year's corporate message of "Every Story Matters" has also been brought to life through ourpartnership with well-known LGBTQ+ personalities and with the unwavering support ofour Colleague Network Group, OUTbound, whohelped to shape this campaign. TfL continues to take a stand against hate crimewith a recently launched campaign that aims to encourage a culture of active bystanders on public transport by highlighting how customers can safely intervene if they witness incidents of hate crime on public transport: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2023/march/tfl-continues-to-take-a-stand-against-hate-crime-and-abuse-this-national-bystander-awareness-day-with-new-active-bystander-campaign

From his carefree childhood in Oldham to his move to the bright lights of London, the party years to the early morning years at the helm of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, these stories are honest, unfiltered, funny, and sometimes sad.

An engineering locomotivehas been wrapped for the first time and will bevisible on the London Underground network A snapshot of his formative moments that feel relatable, emotional and downright unfiltered . . . like a good long chat with a mate you have always adored' Glamour