The decision by the UK’s largest train operator, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), to cancel all trains at most stations along the south coast on the day of Brighton Pride has sparked heavy criticism and a furious backlash from the public.
Drivers represented by the ASLEF union have been undertaking an overtime ban, which previously did not disrupt services to the city. However, GTR, the operator of Southern and Thameslink services, made the controversial move to halt trains on the mainline service due to concerns over the safety of transporting thousands of passengers. The full Pride timetable could not be covered by the available working staff.
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