đź”— Share this article The Updated Logo for the UK's National Rail Body is Announced. The administration has presented the logo and livery for the new national rail body, representing a notable move in its policy to bring the railways back into state hands. An National Colour Scheme and Historic Emblem The updated livery showcases a patriotic palette to reflect the Union Flag and will be applied on locomotives, at terminals, and across its digital platforms. Significantly, the logo is the iconic double-arrow symbol presently used by National Rail and previously introduced in the 1960s for British Rail. The famous double-arrow symbol was formerly used by the state-owned British Rail. The Introduction Strategy The introduction of the design, which was created internally, is expected to take place over time. Passengers are set to begin noticing the freshly-liveried trains throughout the UK rail network from spring next year. In the month of December, the design will be exhibited at prominent stations, such as Birmingham New Street. The Journey to Public Ownership The Railways Bill, which will pave the way the creation of GBR, is presently progressing through the House of Commons. The government has stated it is taking control of the railways so the system is "owned by the people, delivering for the public, not for private shareholders." GBR will consolidate the operation of passenger trains and infrastructure under one umbrella body. The department has stated it will unify 17 different entities and "cut through the frustrating bureaucracy and lack of accountability that hinders the railways." Digital Services and Existing Public Control The launch of Great British Railways will also involve a comprehensive mobile application, which will enable users to see timetables and book journeys free from surcharges. Disabled users will also be have the option to use the app to book support. A concept of what the Great British Railways app could appear. Multiple franchises had previously been nationalised under the former government, including Southeastern. There are currently seven train operators already in public control, covering about a one-third of rail travel. In the last twelve months, Greater Anglia have been brought into public ownership, with additional operators expected to follow in 2026. Official and Industry Response "The new design is more than a new logo," said the relevant minister. It symbolises "a transformed service, leaving behind the issues of the past and dedicated entirely on offering a reliable service for the public." Rail leaders have welcomed the pledge to improving services. "We will carry on to cooperate with industry partners to facilitate a seamless handover to the new system," a senior figure added.