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The government has revealed the logo and livery for the new national rail body, marking a key advance in its policy to bring the railways into public ownership.

A National Colour Scheme and Familiar Symbol

The fresh branding showcases a patriotic colour scheme to echo the UK flag and will be rolled out on GBR trains, at railway stations, and across its website and app.

Significantly, the emblem is the recognisable double-arrow design currently used by the national rail network and first designed in the mid-20th century for British Rail.

A Rollout Timeline

The implementation of the branding, which was developed by the department, is expected to occur in phases.

Travellers are expected to start noticing the freshly-liveried services on the national network from spring next year.

During the month of December, the branding will be exhibited at major railway stations, including Glasgow Central.

A Journey to Nationalisation

The legislation, which will enable the formation of Great British Railways, is presently moving through the Parliament.

The administration has said it is bringing back into public ownership the railways so the network is "run by the public, operating for the public, not for private shareholders."

GBR will consolidate the running of train services and tracks and signals under one umbrella body.

The government has said it will combine 17 separate organisations and "cut through the notorious red tape and accountability gap that has long affected the railways."

App-Based Features and Existing Ownership

The rollout of GBR will also include a comprehensive app, which will let users to check timetables and purchase journeys absent booking fees.

Disabled travellers will also be able to use the app to request support.

Several operators had previously been taken into public control under the former government, such as Southeastern.

There are currently 7 operating companies now in public control, accounting for about a third of passenger trips.

In the last twelve months, c2c have been nationalised, with more expected to follow in 2026.

Official and Sector Comments

"This isn't just a new logo," stated the Transport Secretary. It represents "a fresh start, casting off the issues of the past and focused completely on delivering a genuine service for the public."

Industry representatives have acknowledged the focus to enhancing services.

"We will continue to collaborate with industry partners to ensure a seamless changeover to GBR," one executive noted.