🔗 Share this article The Fresh Logo for Great British Railways is Revealed. The UK government has unveiled the logo and livery for GBR, representing a significant advance in its plans to bring the railways into public ownership. A Patriotic Design and Familiar Logo The updated branding uses a patriotic colour scheme to reflect the UK flag and will be rolled out on GBR trains, at terminals, and across its website and app. Notably, the logo is the recognisable twin-arrow logo currently used by National Rail and previously introduced in the 1960s for the former state operator. The distinctive double-arrow emblem was formerly used by the state-owned British Rail. The Implementation Plan The introduction of the design, which was developed in-house, is scheduled to occur in phases. Commuters are set to begin seeing the freshly-liveried trains throughout the UK rail network from spring next year. In December, the design will be showcased at major railway stations, like Birmingham New Street. A Journey to Nationalisation The Railways Bill, which will enable the creation of Great British Railways, is currently progressing through the Parliament. The government has stated it is renationalising the railways so the system is "run by the people, delivering for the people, 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 merge seventeen different organisations and "eliminate the frustrating red tape and accountability gap that continues to plague the railways." App-Based Features and Current Ownership The launch of Great British Railways will also involve a dedicated mobile application, which will let passengers to see train times and purchase tickets without booking fees. Accessibility passengers will also be able to use the app to book help. A mock up of what the GBR app might appear. A number of train companies had earlier been taken into public control under the former administration, including Southeastern. There are now seven train operators now in state ownership, accounting for about a one-third of passenger trips. In the past year, South Western Railway have been brought into public ownership, with further franchises expected to be added in the coming years. Ministerial and Sector Comments "The new design isn't just a paint job," said the relevant minister. It represents "a transformed service, leaving behind the issues of the past and focused entirely on delivering a proper service for the public." Industry leaders have welcomed the pledge to improving the passenger experience. "The industry will continue to cooperate with industry partners to support a seamless changeover to GBR," a representative said.