đź”— Share this article The Updated Branding for the UK's National Rail Body is Announced. The UK government has unveiled the logo and livery for GBR, marking a notable stride in its plans to bring the railways under nationalisation. A Patriotic Colour Scheme and Historic Symbol The fresh branding uses a red, white and blue colour scheme to mirror the Union Flag and will be rolled out on locomotives, at stations, and across its website and app. Significantly, the symbol is the iconic double-arrow logo historically used by the national rail network and first introduced in the 1960s for the former state operator. The distinctive double-arrow logo was previously used by the state-owned British Rail. A Implementation Strategy The introduction of the design, which was created by the department, is expected to take place gradually. Travellers are set to start spotting the freshly-liveried services throughout the network from the coming spring. Throughout the month of December, the branding will be displayed at major railway stations, such as London Bridge. A Journey to Nationalisation The proposed law, which will enable the establishment of Great British Railways, is presently progressing through the legislative process. The government has argued it is renationalising the railways so the system is "run by the people, operating for the public, not for private shareholders." Great British Railways will bring the running of train services and infrastructure under one umbrella body. The government has claimed it will unify 17 various bodies and "cut through the problematic bureaucracy and lack of accountability that continues to plague the railways." Digital Features and Current Public Control The launch of GBR will also feature a new app, which will enable users to check schedules and reserve tickets without booking fees. Disabled passengers will also be have the option to use the app to request support. A mock up of how the Great British Railways application could appear. A number of franchises had earlier been nationalised under the outgoing administration, including TPE. There are currently seven operating companies already in state ownership, representing about a one-third of journeys. In the past year, Greater Anglia have been nationalised, with further franchises expected to follow in the coming years. Ministerial and Industry Response "This isn't just a new logo," said the Transport Secretary. It signifies "a fresh start, leaving behind the issues of the previous system and dedicated solely on offering a reliable public service." Rail leaders have welcomed the focus to bettering the passenger experience. "We will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth handover to Great British Railways," a representative noted.