🔗 Share this article A New Branding for Great British Railways is Unveiled. The UK government has revealed the logo and livery for GBR, constituting a major advance in its plans to take the railways under nationalisation. An National Design and Familiar Emblem The updated design showcases a red, white and blue colour scheme to mirror the national flag and will be applied on locomotives, at railway stations, and across its online presence. Interestingly, the logo is the distinctive double-arrow logo currently used by the national rail network and previously introduced in the mid-20th century for British Rail. The famous twin-arrow emblem was formerly used by the state-owned British Rail. The Introduction Plan The implementation of the new look, which was created internally, is scheduled to take place in phases. Travellers are set to start noticing the freshly-liveried services throughout the national network from next spring. During the month of December, the design will be exhibited at prominent railway stations, like Leeds City. A Journey to Renationalisation The proposed law, which will allow the formation of Great British Railways, is currently progressing through the legislative process. The government has argued it is taking control of the railways so the network is "owned by the people, working for the people, not for corporate interests." Great British Railways will unify the operation of passenger trains and tracks and signals under one umbrella body. The government has said it will combine 17 different bodies and "reduce the problematic administrative hurdles and lack of accountability that hinders the railways." App-Based Features and Existing Ownership The rollout of GBR will also feature a dedicated app, which will enable customers to view train times and book tickets absent surcharges. Passengers with disabilities users will also be able to use the app to book assistance. A mock up of how the Great British Railways application might look. Several operators had earlier been taken into public control under the previous administration, including LNER. There are now 7 operating companies already in state ownership, covering about a one-third of journeys. In the past year, c2c have been brought into public ownership, with further franchises expected to be added in the coming years. Official and Sector Response "The new design is more than a new logo," stated the relevant minister. It signifies "a new railway, leaving behind the frustrations of the past and dedicated solely on offering a proper passenger-focused service." Rail representatives have welcomed the pledge to improving the passenger experience. "The industry will carry on to collaborate with industry partners to facilitate a successful changeover to the new system," one executive noted.