Soft Lad: Coming-of-age Stories

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The stars will be telling their stories as part of a poster campaign, alongside further LGBTQ+ community stories and vehicle wraps ahead of London's Pride celebrations on Saturday 1 July. The wrapped Overground and Elizabeth line trains, engineering train and bus have been funded by TfL's partners Arriva Rail London, MTR Elizabeth line, Hayley Rail, Abellio and Global One of those fearlessly honest books that manages to be moving and thought-provoking and funny at the same time. A bit like him really’ Emily Dean, The Times

The wrapped London Overground train across its five carriages can be seen on the following routes from 26 June: Pride poetry written by staff will be recorded and played out at Covent Garden Tube station from 1 July to help customers get into the spirit of Pride

A snapshot of his formative moments that feel relatable, emotional and downright unfiltered . . . like a good long chat with a mate you have always adored’ Glamour

Also on the network, a number of TfL servicesincluding a London bus, a London Overground train,an Elizabeth line train and an Underground engineering trainhave been wrapped in a unique and vibrant design. The design, shaped by the lived experience of the LGBTQ+ community, reflects the diversity ofLondon and will be seen by people across London to as far as Essex and Reading.Customers using the route 63 bus between Honor Oak and King's Crosscan already see the design which has been on display since mid-June. Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, said:"As London's Pride celebrations approach, I'm delighted that we are once again using the TfL network to celebrate our fantastic LGBTQ+ communities. From sharing the stories of Londoners to wrapping trains in this distinctive livery, we are joining together to show the worldthat in London we celebrate our diversity." London Night Czar, Amy Lamé, said:"Our LGBTQ+ communities make an enormous contribution to life in our capital and this year's campaign across the transport network is a wonderful way to celebrate that. Across the globe too many people still face prejudice because of who they are, and we are seeing very troubling efforts to stifle hard won rights, so it is moreimportant than ever that we stand together in solidarity and celebration."The Elizabeth line train, wrapped at both ends of the train, will be travelling between Shenfield and Reading and Heathrow through central London stations from 30 June