🔗 Share this article A Updated Identity for Great British Railways is Shown. The administration has disclosed the branding for the new national rail body, representing a significant advance in its agenda to take the railways into public ownership. An National Palette and Iconic Emblem The fresh design showcases a red, white and blue colour scheme to echo the UK flag and will be used on rolling stock, at railway stations, and across its online presence. Interestingly, the symbol is the well-known double-arrow symbol historically used by National Rail and originally introduced in the 1960s for British Rail. The distinctive twin-arrow emblem was formerly used by the state-owned British Rail. The Rollout Plan The rollout of the branding, which was created in-house, is set to take place in phases. Passengers are set to begin noticing the newly-branded trains on the UK rail network from spring next year. In the month of December, the visuals will be exhibited at major stations, such as Glasgow Central. A Journey to Public Ownership The Railways Bill, which will enable the creation of GBR, is currently making its way through the Parliament. The administration has stated it is taking control of the railways so the service is "run by the people, delivering for the people, not for private shareholders." Great British Railways will unify the operation of passenger trains and tracks and signals under one umbrella body. The government has stated it will combine 17 various entities and "reduce the frustrating bureaucracy and accountability gap that continues to plague the railways." App-Based Services and Existing Public Control The launch of GBR will also involve a dedicated app, which will let passengers to view timetables and reserve journeys absent surcharges. Accessibility travellers will also be able to use the application to request assistance. A preview of how the Great British Railways application might look. Multiple operators had already been nationalised under the former government, including TPE. There are currently seven train operators already in state ownership, representing about a one-third of rail travel. In the last twelve months, South Western Railway have been brought into public ownership, with further franchises likely to follow in the coming years. Ministerial and Sector Response "This is more than a paint job," stated the relevant minister. It symbolises "a fresh start, casting off the frustrations of the previous system and focused solely on providing a proper passenger-focused service." Rail leaders have acknowledged the government's commitment to improving the passenger experience. "The industry will carry on to work closely with relevant bodies to facilitate a smooth transition to Great British Railways," one executive said.