LNER accuses passenger of transphobia over £58,000 Pride train repainting inquiry

LNER has accused a passenger of being biased against transgender individuals after she requested information about the £58,000 cost of repainting a Pride train. The passenger, Carol Fossick, sought details on LNER's diversity initiatives but received a limited response. LNER labeled Fossick's request as "vexatious," citing her social media posts as evidence of her alleged bias. The company stated that continuing to engage with her could lead to harmful discourse for their transgender employees. Fossick expressed frustration over the lack of answers to her questions. LNER emphasized that the Pride train supports their commitment to diversity and inclusion, stating they evaluate Freedom of Information requests in good faith.