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The administration has presented the branding for Great British Railways, marking a significant step in its policy to take the railways into public ownership.

An National Colour Scheme and Familiar Emblem

The updated design features a Union Flag-inspired design to represent the Union Flag and will be applied on rolling stock, at terminals, and across its online presence.

Notably, the logo is the well-known double-arrow logo currently used by National Rail and first created in the mid-20th century for the former state operator.

A Implementation Plan

The introduction of the design, which was created by the department, is scheduled to occur in phases.

Travellers are set to begin noticing the newly-branded trains on the network from the coming spring.

Throughout December, the branding will be showcased at major stations, like London Bridge.

A Path to Nationalisation

The proposed law, which will enable the establishment of Great British Railways, is presently progressing through the legislative process.

The government has stated it is bringing back into public ownership the railways so the system is "owned by the passengers, operating for the public, not for profit."

The new body will unify the operation of passenger trains and infrastructure under a single organisation.

The government has claimed it will merge seventeen various organisations and "eliminate the notorious red tape and accountability gap that has long affected the railways."

Digital Features and Current Ownership

The launch of GBR will also include a new mobile application, which will allow customers to check schedules and book tickets absent surcharges.

Disabled passengers will also be have the option to use the application to book support.

Several franchises had previously been taken into public control under the former government, such as Southeastern.

There are currently seven operating companies now in public hands, covering about a one-third of journeys.

In the last twelve months, South Western Railway have been nationalised, with additional operators expected to follow in the coming years.

Ministerial and Sector Reaction

"This is not simply a cosmetic change," said the Transport Secretary. It symbolises "a transformed service, casting off the frustrations of the previous system and dedicated solely on offering a reliable service for the public."

Rail figures have responded positively to the focus to bettering the passenger experience.

"We will carry on to collaborate with relevant bodies to ensure a smooth handover to the new system," a senior figure added.