🔗 Share this article A Updated Branding for Great British Railways is Revealed. The government has revealed the logo and livery for GBR, representing a significant stride in its plans to take the railways back into state hands. A National Design and Iconic Logo The new livery features a patriotic design to represent the national flag and will be rolled out on rolling stock, at terminals, and across its digital platforms. Significantly, the symbol is the well-known double-arrow symbol presently used by the national rail network and originally introduced in the 1960s for the former state operator. The distinctive double-arrow symbol was previously used by British Rail. The Implementation Plan The phased introduction of the design, which was created internally, is scheduled to take place gradually. Commuters are scheduled to begin spotting the newly-branded trains across the network from next spring. Throughout December, the design will be displayed at key stations, such as Glasgow Central. The Path to Public Ownership The Railways Bill, which will allow the creation of GBR, is presently progressing through the House of Commons. The government has said it is taking control of the railways so the system is "run by the people, operating for the passengers, not for private shareholders." Great British Railways will bring the operation of train services and infrastructure under a single organisation. The government has stated it will merge 17 different entities and "eliminate the frustrating bureaucracy and lack of accountability that hinders the railways." App-Based Services and Current Ownership The introduction of Great British Railways will also involve a new mobile application, which will let passengers to see schedules and reserve tickets without surcharges. Accessibility passengers will also be have the option to use the app to arrange assistance. A preview of what the Great British Railways application might appear. Several franchises had previously been nationalised under the outgoing government, such as LNER. There are currently seven train operators now in public hands, covering about a third of journeys. In the past year, c2c have been brought into public ownership, with additional operators expected to follow in 2026. Ministerial and Sector Reaction "This isn't just a cosmetic change," said the Transport Secretary. It represents "a fresh start, casting off the problems of the past and focused completely on providing a genuine service for the public." Rail representatives have acknowledged the focus to improving services. "We will carry on to collaborate with industry partners to facilitate a smooth changeover to GBR," a senior figure said.