Pride in Connection: Amplifying LGBTQIA+ Voices in Rail
​We're delighted to be working with Gloucestershire Heritage Hub and Pride in Gloucestershire to connect with the local LGBTQIA+ community for 3 core aims
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To collect insights and stories from the community about their experiences of living and travelling in Gloucestershire. These stories, experiences and contributions will be held by the archives for years to come and plug significant gaps in the history of LGBTQIA+ people across the county.
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To create an inspiring Queer History map of Gloucestershire connecting local people and visitors to queer history relevant to Gloucestershire local LGBTQIA+ meeting spaces, events, and social groups.
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Through community engagement and travel surveys improve our understanding of the travel needs. Behaviours, barriers and gaps of the queer community in Gloucestershire. The information gathered will then be curated into a report which will be shared with GCRP's stakeholders to create better understanding regarding the specific needs of the community relating to travel and transport.​​
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At Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership, we believe that public transport should be welcoming, safe, and inclusive for everyone. Our Pride in Connection campaign is dedicated to celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories, improving representation in rail travel, and ensuring that stations and services are spaces where everyone feels they belong.
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What We’ve Learned So Far
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Through attending Pride events and engaging directly with LGBTQIA+ communities, we’ve discovered:
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Safe spaces matter – Many people told us they want public transport to feel safe and welcoming, especially when accessing rural areas.
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Representation is key – From visibility in station artwork to hearing the voices of LGBTQIA+ rail workers, representation helps encourage a sense of belonging.
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History needs preserving – There’s a rich but often hidden history of queer stories linked to the railway. Our upcoming Queer History Map will showcase these untold narratives - updates coming soon on this, so watch this space!
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Building connections is vital – Meeting people at Pride events has reinforced the importance of community-driven change in shaping the future of transport.
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The Queer History Map – Coming Soon
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We are in the final stages of producing the Queer History Map, a project dedicated to uncovering and sharing LGBTQIA+ railway heritage and personal stories from Gloucestershire and beyond. This initiative will be a living, evolving archive that highlights the intersection of queer history and public transport.
Watch this space! The Queer History Map will launch in April, marking a major step forward in our ongoing Pride in Connection campaign.
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BE PART OF HISTORY, SHARE YOUR STORY!
Whether it's a memory, a moment or a journey, your story deserves to be told. Help us build a richer, more inclusive archive of life today. These stories will be archived to help preserve the voices and experiences of the community for future generations.
How about inserting the poster that was made here….
Submit your story via email: info@gcrp.org.uk
Or post to:
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GoCRP
Morroway House
Station Road
Gloucester
GL1 1DW
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