🔗 Share this article A Updated Identity for GBR is Revealed. The Transport Department has presented the visual identity for GBR, signifying a major advance in its agenda to bring the railways into public ownership. A National Colour Scheme and Familiar Symbol The fresh design features a red, white and blue colour scheme to reflect the national flag and will be used on rolling stock, at railway stations, and across its website and app. Significantly, the emblem is the well-known twin-arrow symbol currently used by the national rail network and originally introduced in the 1960s for British Rail. The distinctive twin-arrow emblem was previously used by the state-owned British Rail. A Introduction Timeline The rollout of the branding, which was created in-house, is scheduled to take place in phases. Passengers are expected to start noticing the newly-branded services across the network from spring next year. Throughout the month of December, the design will be displayed at major railway stations, including London Bridge. The Path to Nationalisation The legislation, which will allow the establishment of GBR, is currently moving through the legislative process. The administration has stated it is renationalising the railways so the network is "run by the public, working for the people, not for private shareholders." GBR will bring the operation of passenger trains and infrastructure under a unified structure. The government has claimed it will unify 17 different bodies and "reduce the frustrating bureaucracy and poor accountability that continues to plague the railways." App-Based Features and Existing Public Control The rollout of GBR will also include a comprehensive app, which will enable customers to see timetables and purchase tickets absent surcharges. Disabled users will also be have the option to use the application to book help. A concept of what the GBR app could appear. Several train companies had already been nationalised under the outgoing administration, such as LNER. There are now 7 train operators now in public hands, covering about a one-third of passenger trips. In the last twelve months, Greater Anglia have been brought into public ownership, with further franchises expected to follow in the coming years. Ministerial and Sector Reaction "This is more than a cosmetic change," stated the relevant minister. It represents "a transformed service, casting off the frustrations of the previous system and dedicated entirely on offering a genuine service for the public." Industry figures have acknowledged the focus to enhancing the passenger experience. "We will continue to work closely with relevant bodies to ensure a seamless handover to Great British Railways," a representative noted.