All trains to and from Brighton cancelled as UK's largest pride festival faces major travel disruptions
Trains to Brighton on the day of the UK's largest pride event have been cancelled amid industrial action from ASLEF, as train operator Govia Thameslink Railway said it is unable to offer the capacity required to transport people safely to the city.
In a statement, the train operator said: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that due to serious safety concerns, there will be no trains to or from Brighton station on Saturday 5 August. Typically train operators offer increased services for the yearly event, including additional late-night trains on the Saturday evening to handle the demand.
Pride services are usually covered by volunteer drivers, however the ASLEF ban means these volunteers are unable to work around the event.
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