Summary
The UK government unveiled the new branding for Great British Railways (GBR), marking progress toward nationalizing the railways. The branding features a red, white, and blue design similar to the Union Flag and will be gradually introduced on trains and stations. The Railways Bill, which allows the creation of GBR, is currently under discussion in Parliament.
Key Facts
- The government revealed the new branding for Great British Railways with a red, white, and blue color theme.
- The branding will appear on trains, at stations, and on the GBR website and app by next spring.
- The Railways Bill, needed to create GBR, is being considered in the House of Commons.
- GBR aims to be publicly owned, running for the benefit of the public rather than private shareholders.
- The GBR app will allow passengers to check train times, book tickets without fees, and provide assistance to disabled passengers.
- Seven train operators are under public control, covering about one-third of train journeys in the UK.
- The logo for GBR is the double-arrow symbol, first created for British Rail in the 1960s.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander emphasized that the new branding represents a fresh focus on public service for passengers.
