🔗 Share this article A New Branding for Great British Railways is Announced. The Transport Department has revealed the logo and livery for GBR, signifying a major step in its strategy to take the railways back into state hands. An Patriotic Palette and Historic Emblem The fresh design incorporates a red, white and blue design to mirror the national flag and will be used on rolling stock, at terminals, and across its online presence. Interestingly, the symbol is the iconic double-arrow design currently used by the national rail network and originally introduced in the 1960s for the former state operator. The distinctive twin-arrow emblem was formerly used by the state-owned British Rail. The Introduction Plan The phased introduction of the new look, which was designed in-house, is set to happen in phases. Passengers are set to start seeing the newly-branded trains across the national network from spring next year. In the month of December, the design will be showcased at key stations, including Birmingham New Street. A Path to Nationalisation The proposed law, which will pave the way the formation of Great British Railways, is presently moving through the House of Commons. The government has argued it is taking control of the railways so the service is "run by the passengers, delivering for the public, not for profit." Great British Railways will bring the running of train services and infrastructure under a single organisation. The government has stated it will merge 17 different entities and "eliminate the problematic administrative hurdles and poor accountability that continues to plague the railways." App-Based Services and Current Ownership The launch of GBR will also include a new mobile application, which will enable users to see timetables and purchase journeys absent surcharges. Accessibility passengers will also be able to use the application to book assistance. A concept of what the GBR application might look. Multiple train companies had already been nationalised under the previous government, such as Southeastern. There are currently 7 train operators now in public control, covering about a third of rail travel. In the past year, c2c have been nationalised, with additional operators expected to be added in the coming years. Ministerial and Sector Comments "This isn't just a paint job," stated the Transport Secretary. It symbolises "a fresh start, casting off the issues of the past and concentrated solely on offering a reliable public service." Rail figures have responded positively to the government's commitment to enhancing services. "We will continue to collaborate with relevant bodies to ensure a successful handover to GBR," a representative said.