🔗 Share this article A Updated Logo for the UK's National Rail Body is Unveiled. The UK government has disclosed the logo and livery for the new national rail body, constituting a major advance in its plans to bring the railways into public ownership. A National Design and Historic Logo The new livery uses a patriotic colour scheme to represent the UK flag and will be used on GBR trains, at terminals, and across its online presence. Notably, the logo is the well-known twin-arrow design historically used by the national rail network and previously introduced in the mid-20th century for the former state operator. The iconic twin-arrow logo was previously used by British Rail. The Rollout Strategy The rollout of the branding, which was designed internally, is scheduled to occur in phases. Passengers are expected to start spotting the newly-branded trains across the network from the coming spring. In the month of December, the branding will be displayed at prominent stations, including Birmingham New Street. A Journey to Renationalisation The legislation, which will enable the formation of Great British Railways, is currently moving through the Parliament. The government has stated it is renationalising the railways so the system is "owned by the people, delivering for the public, not for private shareholders." The new body will bring the running of train services and tracks and signals under one umbrella body. The government has stated it will unify seventeen different entities and "cut through the problematic bureaucracy and poor accountability that hinders the railways." Digital Features and Current Public Control The launch of Great British Railways will also include a dedicated mobile application, which will allow passengers to see schedules and book tickets free from additional fees. Passengers with disabilities travellers will also be able to use the app to arrange help. A concept of what the GBR app might look. A number of operators had earlier been nationalised under the former government, including Southeastern. There are now 7 train operators now in state ownership, accounting for about a third of rail travel. In the past year, Greater Anglia have been nationalised, with additional operators likely to be added in the coming years. Official and Industry Reaction "The new design is more than a paint job," stated the Transport Secretary. It represents "a fresh start, leaving behind the problems of the past and dedicated entirely on providing a genuine passenger-focused service." Rail representatives have responded positively to the pledge to bettering services. "We will carry on to cooperate with relevant bodies to support a seamless handover to GBR," a senior figure added.