PASSENGERS will get their first look at the future of Britain’s railways today (December 9, 2025), as branding for Great British Railways is unveiled and landmark legislation to reform the railway is debated in Parliament. Up and down the country, the consensus is clear: the railway needs to improve. That is why the Government is bringing train operators back into public ownership to reform a fragmented system. Seven major train operators are already in public hands, covering a third of all passenger journeys in Great Britain. The logo and train livery for Great British Railways 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 to put money back in passengers' pockets and ease the cost of living for hard-working people. 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. Across publicly owned operators, significant progress is already being made: South Western Railway has quadrupled the number of its new Arterio trains, increasing passenger capacity by nearly 10%. A new East Coast Mainline timetable is being introduced this month to add 10,000 extra LNER services annually, meaning 60,000 more seats a week, and Southeastern Railway has invested £2 million in video and camera technology to help identify potential faults on the rail network so they can be fixed quickly. GBR will maintain and improve the railways, accountable to passengers, freight customers and taxpayers. Fares and ticketing will be brought into the 21st century (including with the new app), a strengthened Passenger Watchdog will investigate poor service and demand improvement, and GBR will be empowered to build a railway that supports the Government’s missions to drive economic growth and opportunity by unlocking jobs and housing. 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.
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