đź”— Share this article The Updated Logo for Great British Railways is Shown. The administration has presented the logo and livery for GBR, constituting a notable move in its plans to bring the railways under nationalisation. An Patriotic Palette and Iconic Logo The updated branding uses a Union Flag-inspired palette to mirror the national flag and will be rolled out on GBR trains, at terminals, and across its website and app. Notably, the logo is the recognisable double-arrow symbol historically used by National Rail and previously introduced in the 1960s for the former state operator. The famous double-arrow symbol was originally used by British Rail. The Rollout Plan The implementation of the new look, which was designed internally, is set to occur gradually. Travellers are set to begin seeing the freshly-liveried services across the network from next spring. In the month of December, the visuals will be showcased at prominent railway stations, including Birmingham New Street. A Journey to Renationalisation The legislation, which will pave the way the creation of GBR, is presently progressing through the Parliament. The government has said it is taking control of the railways so the service is "run by the public, working for the passengers, not for profit." The new body will unify the operation of train services and infrastructure under a single organisation. The government has stated it will unify seventeen various entities and "reduce the frustrating bureaucracy and accountability gap that continues to plague the railways." App-Based Services and Existing Ownership The launch of GBR will also involve a dedicated app, which will enable users to see train times and book tickets free from booking fees. Disabled passengers will also be able to use the application to book help. A concept of how the Great British Railways application might look. A number of franchises had already been taken into public control under the former government, including TPE. There are currently 7 train operators already in public hands, covering about a third of rail travel. In the past year, Greater Anglia have been nationalised, with more anticipated to be added in the coming years. Ministerial and Industry Response "This isn't just a new logo," commented the relevant minister. It signifies "a fresh start, shedding the issues of the previous system and dedicated completely on providing a proper service for the public." Industry figures have welcomed the focus to enhancing services. "We will continue to collaborate with relevant bodies to facilitate a smooth changeover to GBR," a representative noted.