đź”— Share this article The Fresh Logo for the UK's National Rail Body is Revealed. The administration has revealed the logo and livery for GBR, representing a major move in its plans to bring the railways into public ownership. A Patriotic Colour Scheme and Iconic Logo The new branding showcases a patriotic design to reflect the Union Flag and will be used on rolling stock, at railway stations, and across its website and app. Notably, the emblem is the iconic double-arrow logo historically used by National Rail and previously introduced in the 1960s for the former state operator. The iconic twin-arrow logo was originally used by British Rail. The Introduction Strategy The rollout of the new look, which was developed in-house, is scheduled to happen in phases. Commuters are scheduled to start noticing the newly-branded services across the UK rail network from spring next year. During the month of December, the visuals will be exhibited at prominent railway stations, like Leeds City. The Path to Public Ownership The Railways Bill, which will allow the establishment of GBR, is currently moving through the House of Commons. The administration has stated it is bringing back into public ownership the railways so the network is "run by the people, working for the passengers, not for corporate interests." The new body will bring the running of train services and infrastructure under one umbrella body. The department has claimed it will combine seventeen different organisations and "reduce the notorious red tape and accountability gap that has long affected the railways." Digital Features and Existing Public Control The rollout of Great British Railways will also include a new app, which will enable passengers to view timetables and book journeys free from additional fees. Passengers with disabilities passengers will also be able to use the application to request assistance. A concept of what the Great British Railways application could look. Multiple operators had earlier been taken into public control under the former administration, such as TPE. There are currently seven train operators already in state ownership, covering about a third of passenger trips. In the past year, Greater Anglia have been nationalised, with additional operators expected to be added in the coming years. Official and Sector Reaction "The new design is more than a paint job," stated the Transport Secretary. It symbolises "a transformed service, casting off the issues of the past and concentrated entirely on delivering a genuine public service." Industry representatives have responded positively to the government's commitment to bettering services. "We will continue to collaborate with industry partners to facilitate a successful handover to the new system," one executive noted.