🔗 Share this article The New Logo for Great British Railways is Revealed. The government has presented the logo and livery for Great British Railways, marking a significant move in its strategy to take the railways under public control. A National Palette and Historic Logo The new design incorporates a red, white and blue colour scheme to reflect the UK flag and will be applied on locomotives, at railway stations, and across its digital platforms. Significantly, the symbol is the distinctive double-arrow symbol historically used by National Rail and originally introduced in the 1960s for British Rail. The famous double-arrow logo was originally used by the state-owned British Rail. A Introduction Timeline The introduction of the design, which was developed in-house, is set to take place over time. Commuters are set to start noticing the freshly-liveried trains throughout the national network from the coming spring. During December, the visuals will be showcased at major railway stations, such as Birmingham New Street. The Path to Nationalisation The legislation, which will allow the formation of Great British Railways, is presently making its way through the House of Commons. The administration has said it is renationalising the railways so the service is "owned by the passengers, delivering for the people, not for profit." The new body will consolidate the operation of passenger trains and tracks and signals under a unified structure. The department has stated it will merge seventeen different entities and "eliminate the frustrating bureaucracy and lack of accountability that hinders the railways." Digital Services and Existing Public Control The introduction of Great British Railways will also feature a comprehensive app, which will let passengers to view schedules and purchase journeys absent booking fees. Accessibility passengers will also be have the option to use the application to book help. A mock up of how the GBR application could look. Several train companies had earlier been taken into public control under the former administration, including Northern. There are currently seven train operators already in state ownership, covering about a one-third of passenger trips. In the last twelve months, c2c have been brought into public ownership, with more expected to follow in the coming years. Ministerial and Industry Comments "This is not simply a new logo," said the Transport Secretary. It symbolises "a new railway, shedding the frustrations of the past and dedicated solely on providing a proper passenger-focused service." Industry leaders have responded positively to the pledge to improving the passenger experience. "The industry will carry on to cooperate with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to Great British Railways," a representative said.