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The administration has disclosed the logo and livery for the new national rail body, marking a significant stride in its strategy to bring the railways under public control.

A National Design and Iconic Emblem

The updated livery uses a red, white and blue design to represent the Union Flag and will be used on locomotives, at railway stations, and across its digital platforms.

Notably, the logo is the well-known double-arrow logo presently used by National Rail and previously created in the 1960s for the former state operator.

The Implementation Timeline

The implementation of the design, which was created by the department, is set to happen in phases.

Travellers are expected to start noticing the freshly-liveried services throughout the UK rail network from spring next year.

Throughout the month of December, the visuals will be showcased at major stations, such as Leeds City.

The Journey to Renationalisation

The proposed law, which will pave the way the formation of Great British Railways, is currently making its way through the legislative process.

The administration has stated it is taking control of the railways so the service is "owned by the people, operating for the passengers, not for profit."

Great British Railways will bring the running of passenger trains and tracks and signals under one umbrella body.

The department has claimed it will combine seventeen separate bodies and "eliminate the frustrating administrative hurdles and lack of accountability that has long affected the railways."

App-Based Services and Current Ownership

The rollout of GBR will also involve a new mobile application, which will allow users to see schedules and reserve journeys without surcharges.

Passengers with disabilities travellers will also be have the option to use the app to arrange assistance.

Multiple operators had already been taken into public control under the outgoing government, such as LNER.

There are currently seven train operators already in public hands, accounting for about a third of rail travel.

In the past year, South Western Railway have been brought into public ownership, with more anticipated to be added in 2026.

Official and Sector Comments

"The new design is not simply a new logo," said the Transport Secretary. It signifies "a fresh start, leaving behind the issues of the past and dedicated solely on providing a reliable public service."

Rail leaders have welcomed the pledge to bettering services.

"We will carry on to cooperate with industry partners to support a seamless handover to GBR," a representative said.