🔗 Share this article The New Identity for Great British Railways is Revealed. The administration has presented the logo and livery for Great British Railways, signifying a major advance in its policy to take the railways under public control. An National Palette and Familiar Emblem The fresh branding uses a Union Flag-inspired palette to mirror the Union Flag and will be used on GBR trains, at stations, and across its online presence. Notably, the logo is the recognisable double-arrow logo presently used by the national rail network and first created in the mid-20th century for the former state operator. The famous double-arrow logo was formerly used by the state-owned British Rail. The Rollout Timeline The implementation of the new look, which was created by the department, is scheduled to take place gradually. Travellers are set to start spotting the newly-branded trains across the national network from next spring. In the month of December, the design will be exhibited at key railway stations, like Manchester Piccadilly. The Journey to Renationalisation The Railways Bill, which will pave the way the formation of Great British Railways, is presently making its way through the Parliament. The government has said it is renationalising the railways so the service is "owned by the people, delivering for the people, not for corporate interests." Great British Railways will unify the operation of train services and tracks and signals under a unified structure. The government has stated it will combine 17 different organisations and "cut through the notorious administrative hurdles and poor accountability that continues to plague the railways." Digital Services and Existing Ownership The launch of Great British Railways will also feature a new app, which will enable customers to see train times and purchase tickets absent surcharges. Passengers with disabilities users will also be have the option to use the application to request help. A mock up of what the Great British Railways app might look. Multiple franchises had earlier been nationalised under the outgoing administration, such as Northern. There are now 7 train operators already in public control, accounting for about a one-third of journeys. In the last twelve months, c2c have been brought into public ownership, with more likely to be added in the coming years. Ministerial and Industry Reaction "The new design isn't just a paint job," said the relevant minister. It represents "a new railway, casting off the problems of the past and dedicated completely on delivering a genuine passenger-focused service." Industry representatives have acknowledged the government's commitment to enhancing services. "The industry will carry on to collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure a successful handover to Great British Railways," a representative said.