London transport audio tour created for Pride

A Pride audio tour has been launched in London to celebrate LGBTQIA+ perspectives across the capital's transport network.

Transport for London's (TfL) free public audio guide was produced by Art on the Underground in collaboration with OUTbound, TfL's inclusive staff network.

The tour invites people to explore a range of artworks at stations, including Bethnal Green, Notting Hill Gate and St James's Park, while hearing personal reflections from those connected to the pieces.

Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard, London's deputy mayor for communities and social justice, said that the audio tour was a "great way to bring to life stories from both TfL colleagues and the wider community" during Pride month.

The audio tour also includes Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth GLA commission, which features the faces of 726 trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.

Emma Strain, from TfL, said she was proud to bring "wonderful LGBTQIA+ stories to our customers".

TfL warned customers to expect central London to be busier than usual during London Pride on 4 July.

The transport organisation said anyone who planned to watch the parade or attend events at Trafalgar Square or in Soho was encouraged to arrive at Bond Street, Charing Cross, Embankment, Leicester Square, Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road or Victoria stations.

The audio tour is available from now until the end of the month via the Art on the Underground website.

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