A first look at the new Great British Railways trains
Passengers will get their first look at the future of Britain’s railways, as branding for Great British Railways (GBR) is unveiled and landmark legislation to reform the railway is debated in Parliament.
The logo and train livery for GBR will be rolled out from next spring to trains, websites, stations and more – bringing the railway together under one brand owned by the public, delivering for the public, not for private shareholders.
The design features a red, white and blue colour scheme and sharp angles to create a striking and memorable design mirroring the Union Flag. The GBR logo has also been revealed, featuring the iconic double arrow symbol in a nod to Britain’s proud railway heritage.
It comes as the landmark Railways Bill is debated in the House of Commons today and follows the government’s decision to freeze rail fares for the first time in 30 years.
The bill will create Great British Railways, which will bring together 17 different organisations, cut through the frustrating bureaucracy and lack of accountability that continues to plague the railways and instead run Britain’s railways as a single organisation for the first time in decades.
The design will also feature on the GBR ticketing app, which will be a one-stop shop for passengers to check train times and buy tickets at the best prices across the rail network without any booking fees. Disabled passengers will also be able to use the app to book Passenger Assist when buying tickets, creating a seamless experience.
“The future of Britain’s railways begins today. I’m immensely proud to unveil the new look for Great British Railways as we deliver landmark legislation to nationalise our trains and reform the railway so it better serves passengers,” Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
“This isn’t just a paint job – it represents a new railway, casting off the frustrations of the past and focused entirely on delivering a proper public service for passengers. With fares frozen, a bold new look and fundamental reforms becoming law, we are building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of.”
