đź”— Share this article A New Branding for the UK's National Rail Body is Revealed. The administration has revealed the logo and livery for GBR, representing a key advance in its agenda to take the railways under public control. A Patriotic Colour Scheme and Historic Symbol The fresh livery showcases a red, white and blue design to echo the national flag and will be rolled out on rolling stock, at terminals, and across its digital platforms. Significantly, the symbol is the distinctive twin-arrow design currently used by National Rail and previously created in the mid-20th century for British Rail. The distinctive double-arrow logo was formerly used by the state-owned British Rail. A Introduction Plan The introduction of the new look, which was created in-house, is expected to take place over time. Commuters are set to start noticing the newly-branded services throughout the network from spring next year. In December, the visuals will be exhibited at major railway stations, including Manchester Piccadilly. A Path to Nationalisation The legislation, which will enable the establishment of Great British Railways, is presently making its way through the legislative process. The administration has argued it is taking control of the railways so the system is "owned by the people, operating for the passengers, not for private shareholders." Great British Railways will consolidate the operation of passenger trains and tracks and signals under a unified structure. The department has claimed it will combine 17 separate organisations and "eliminate the frustrating administrative hurdles and accountability gap that hinders the railways." Digital Services and Current Public Control The introduction of GBR will also include a comprehensive app, which will enable users to view schedules and book journeys without additional fees. Disabled users will also be able to use the application to request assistance. A concept of how the Great British Railways application could appear. Multiple train companies had already been taken into public control under the outgoing government, such as Southeastern. There are now 7 operating companies now in public hands, representing about a one-third of passenger trips. In the past year, Greater Anglia have been nationalised, with more likely to be added in the coming years. Ministerial and Sector Comments "The new design is more than a cosmetic change," said the relevant minister. It represents "a new railway, casting off the issues of the past and focused completely on delivering a reliable public service." Industry figures have responded positively to the focus to enhancing the passenger experience. "The industry will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure a successful transition to GBR," one executive noted.