đź”— Share this article The Updated Identity for GBR is Uncovered. The Transport Department has introduced the visual identity for the new national rail body, marking a key advance in its policy to take the railways under public control. An Patriotic Colour Scheme and Familiar Logo The fresh design showcases a patriotic design to mirror the UK flag and will be rolled out on locomotives, at terminals, and across its online presence. Significantly, the emblem is the iconic double-arrow symbol presently used by National Rail and first introduced in the mid-20th century for British Rail. The iconic twin-arrow logo was previously used by the state-owned British Rail. A Rollout Strategy The implementation of the design, which was designed internally, is expected to take place over time. Travellers are expected to start noticing the newly-branded services on the national network from the coming spring. Throughout December, the branding will be exhibited at major stations, such as Birmingham New Street. The Path to Public Ownership The Railways Bill, which will allow the creation of GBR, is currently making its way through the Parliament. The administration has argued it is renationalising the railways so the service is "run by the public, delivering for the people, not for corporate interests." Great British Railways will consolidate the running of passenger trains and infrastructure under a single organisation. The department has stated it will merge 17 separate entities and "eliminate the frustrating administrative hurdles and accountability gap that continues to plague the railways." App-Based Services and Current Public Control The introduction of Great British Railways will also involve a dedicated app, which will enable passengers to check train times and reserve tickets free from surcharges. Disabled passengers will also be have the option to use the application to arrange assistance. A concept of what the Great British Railways app could appear. Multiple franchises had previously been nationalised under the former administration, including TPE. There are now seven operating companies now in public control, representing about a third of journeys. In the last twelve months, c2c have been nationalised, with more anticipated to be added in 2026. Ministerial and Industry Comments "The new design isn't just a new logo," said the Transport Secretary. It symbolises "a new railway, shedding the issues of the past and concentrated entirely on delivering a reliable service for the public." Industry figures have acknowledged the pledge to bettering services. "We will carry on to work closely with relevant bodies to facilitate a successful transition to Great British Railways," one executive said.