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The administration has introduced the branding for the new national rail body, constituting a notable step in its plans to take the railways under nationalisation.

An National Design and Familiar Logo

The updated livery showcases a patriotic palette to echo the national flag and will be rolled out on GBR trains, at stations, and across its website and app.

Notably, the logo is the well-known double-arrow symbol currently used by the national rail network and originally created in the 1960s for the former state operator.

The Rollout Timeline

The introduction of the branding, which was created internally, is scheduled to occur over time.

Commuters are scheduled to start spotting the freshly-liveried services across the national network from spring next year.

In the month of December, the design will be displayed at major railway stations, such as London Bridge.

A Journey to Renationalisation

The legislation, which will enable the establishment of Great British Railways, is currently progressing through the legislative process.

The government has stated it is taking control of the railways so the system is "owned by the people, delivering for the passengers, not for corporate interests."

GBR will unify the running of passenger trains and tracks and signals under one umbrella body.

The government has claimed it will combine 17 different entities and "reduce the problematic bureaucracy and poor accountability that has long affected the railways."

Digital Services and Existing Public Control

The rollout of Great British Railways will also feature a new mobile application, which will allow passengers to view timetables and purchase tickets absent booking fees.

Disabled passengers will also be able to use the application to book assistance.

Several train companies had earlier been nationalised under the outgoing government, including Northern.

There are now seven train operators already in state ownership, covering about a third of journeys.

In the past year, Greater Anglia have been brought into public ownership, with further franchises expected to follow in the coming years.

Official and Sector Comments

"This is more than a new logo," stated the Transport Secretary. It symbolises "a new railway, casting off the frustrations of the past and focused completely on offering a genuine service for the public."

Rail figures have responded positively to the focus to bettering services.

"We will carry on to collaborate with industry partners to support a smooth transition to GBR," one executive added.