Windsor & Eton Pride: GWR to put on additional trains between Slough and Windsor

Great Western Railway (GWR) will be putting on additional trains between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central for Windsor & Eton Pride this Saturday.

The event, which is taking place for the first time in the town, is set to attract thousands of people to enjoy a celebration of diversity.

A Pride March will begin from The Long Walk at 11.45am, making its way down to the main event site in Alexandra Gardens where live music, a pride village and plenty of attractions will keep visitors entertained.

As the event’s official partner, GWR will be putting on additional trains between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central to help more people get to and from the festivities. 

Three trains will run each way, every hour, throughout the day.

There will be more than 900 seats available each way, every hour.

Visitors are advised to allow extra time to travel as services are expected to be busy.

Access to and from the station will be through the Windsor Royal Shopping Centre.

The last train from Windsor & Eton Central will depart for Slough at 12.03am on Sunday.

From Slough, the last train will leave for London Paddington at 12.43am on Sunday.

The last train to leave from Slough to Reading will be the 12.53am service on Sunday.

South Western Railway (SWR) will run two trains each hour between Windsor & Eton Riverside and London Waterloo throughout the day.

Reading Buses also regularly runs services between Slough and Windsor.

The 702 and 703 services depart from stop H on Wellington Street, which is a six-minute walk from the south entrance of Slough station.

Return bus services from Windsor to Slough run until 10.45pm and depart from stop H on Thames Street.

Passengers are advised to check train times in advance and to plan their journey to allow at least 10 minutes between train changes at Slough,

In hot weather, people are advised to stay hydrated by carrying water at all times and speaking to a member of staff if they feel unwell.

A spokesperson for GWR said: “We’re proud to be an official partner for the first ever Windsor & Eton Pride, supporting our LGBT+ customers and colleagues as they travel to celebrate this incredible moment in Windsor’s history.

“This partnership demonstrates both our commitment to supporting local community events, as well as serving as a reminder that GWR welcomes everyone, whether working or travelling with us, to be their most authentic self.

“Travelling by rail is one of the most accessible ways to enjoy Windsor & Eton Pride.

"Trains will however be busy, so plan ahead, travel smart and just remember to allow yourself time for the journey home including connecting services.

"If you are travelling from further afield check the time of your last train home.”

Steve Harris, organiser of Windsor & Eton Pride, added: “Windsor & Eton Pride is finally here after a huge amount of time, effort and love going into the planning.

“Having the Great Western network on our doorstep makes it so much easier to attend, and we are so grateful to GWR for not only for being an official partner, but for also supporting people to get to and from the celebrations.

“Having organisations such as GWR support the LGBT+ community in this way helps people feel included, welcomed, and safe, not just during Pride, but throughout the whole year.”

For more information about Windsor & Eton Pride, visit: www.windsorpride.co.uk