🔗 Share this article A Fresh Branding for GBR is Shown. The government has unveiled the logo and livery for the new national rail body, representing a notable advance in its policy to bring the railways into public ownership. A Patriotic Palette and Iconic Emblem The updated branding uses a patriotic palette to reflect the UK flag and will be applied on GBR trains, at railway stations, and across its online presence. Interestingly, the logo is the recognisable twin-arrow logo historically used by the national rail network and previously created in the 1960s for the former state operator. The famous twin-arrow symbol was originally used by British Rail. A Rollout Strategy The implementation of the branding, which was designed in-house, is expected to take place over time. Passengers are expected to start noticing the newly-branded services throughout the UK rail network from the coming spring. Throughout the month of December, the visuals will be showcased at prominent railway stations, such as Glasgow Central. The Journey to Nationalisation The legislation, which will pave the way the establishment of GBR, is presently moving through the House of Commons. The administration has argued it is bringing back into public ownership the railways so the system is "run by the public, working for the public, not for profit." GBR will unify the running of train services and tracks and signals under one umbrella body. The department has said it will combine seventeen different bodies and "reduce the frustrating red tape and accountability gap that continues to plague the railways." App-Based Features and Current Ownership The introduction of GBR will also involve a comprehensive mobile application, which will allow passengers to view schedules and purchase journeys absent booking fees. Accessibility travellers will also be able to use the app to request help. A preview of what the Great British Railways app might appear. Multiple operators had earlier been taken into public control under the previous government, such as LNER. There are now seven train operators already in state ownership, accounting for about a third of passenger trips. In the last twelve months, Greater Anglia have been nationalised, with more expected to follow in the coming years. Ministerial and Industry Comments "This is more than a paint job," said the Transport Secretary. It signifies "a new railway, leaving behind the issues of the past and concentrated entirely on offering a proper public service." Industry figures have acknowledged the focus to bettering services. "The industry will continue to work closely with relevant bodies to facilitate a smooth transition to GBR," a representative said.