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The Transport Department has unveiled the logo and livery for the new national rail body, representing a notable stride in its agenda to take the railways under public control.

An Patriotic Palette and Familiar Symbol

The new branding showcases a patriotic colour scheme to reflect the national flag and will be rolled out on GBR trains, at railway stations, and across its website and app.

Significantly, the logo is the distinctive double-arrow logo historically used by National Rail and originally designed in the mid-20th century for the former state operator.

A Introduction Timeline

The implementation of the new look, which was created in-house, is scheduled to happen in phases.

Passengers are set to begin noticing the newly-branded services across the network from next spring.

In the month of December, the visuals will be showcased at major stations, like Glasgow Central.

A Path to Renationalisation

The Railways Bill, which will pave the way the creation of GBR, is presently moving through the Parliament.

The administration has said it is taking control of the railways so the service is "owned by the people, operating for the public, not for corporate interests."

GBR will bring the running of train services and tracks and signals under one umbrella body.

The department has said it will unify 17 different bodies and "reduce the problematic bureaucracy and lack of accountability that has long affected the railways."

App-Based Features and Current Ownership

The launch of Great British Railways will also involve a comprehensive mobile application, which will let passengers to check train times and book journeys absent booking fees.

Disabled users will also be have the option to use the application to arrange help.

Multiple operators had earlier been nationalised under the former government, including TPE.

There are currently 7 train operators now in state ownership, representing about a third of passenger trips.

In the last twelve months, c2c have been brought into public ownership, with further franchises likely to be added in 2026.

Ministerial and Industry Response

"This is not simply a cosmetic change," commented the relevant minister. It represents "a fresh start, casting off the problems of the past and focused entirely on providing a reliable service for the public."

Industry figures have welcomed the pledge to enhancing services.

"We will carry on to work closely with relevant bodies to ensure a seamless transition to GBR," one executive added.