Train operator Lumo has adorned one of its trains with a new Pride livery to give a platform to LGBTQ+ organisations and to celebrate their championing of inclusion across the country.

The re-liveried Pride train, Class 803 No. 803 003, was unveiled by community volunteers with help from a former Mr Gay GB. The eco-friendly all-electric train operates on the East Coast Main Line between London King’s Cross, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Logos displayed on the train feature Lumo’s Pride partners: Pride Radio, OUT North East, Edinburgh Pride, and Glasgow’s Pride. They reflect Lumo’s continuing commitment to supporting inclusion throughout the year, rather than just during Pride season.

Last month, Lumo was declared top operator for value for money, and placed in the top three operators for customer satisfaction, and at the Proud Scotland awards, held in Glasgow earlier this year, Lumo was named as Best Small Employer in Scotland.

Although the train has carried a Pride branding since 2023, the latest livery highlights the organisations that work to create safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people, and whose work is not confined to Pride events. This year, Lumo is currently supporting more Pride events and organisations than ever before in recognition of the important role community organisations play in creating places where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to be themselves.

In April, Lumo made its presence felt at New York’s annual Tartan Day parade with a display of Lumo’s iconic tartan pattern.

“We’re proud to welcome everyone onboard at Lumo. Each logo featured on this train represents an organisation that works incredibly hard throughout the year to champion inclusion, support LGBTQ+ communities and create places where people can feel safe to be themselves. We are pleased to help shine a light on that great work. At Lumo, we believe our role is about far more than connecting towns and cities. It’s about connecting people, communities and opportunities. That’s why we’re proud to place our partners’ logos alongside our own. It’s a visible reminder that when organisations work together, we can create something far greater than any of us could achieve alone.”