You are using an out of date browser. But it invites an obvious question: what is to be done about it? The creation of Great British Railways (GBR) has been dubbed as the end to "a quarter-century of fragmentation" and a means to provide "accountable national leadership". Suffice to say, an actual English nationalist would not be passing controversial legislation to enable Westminster to spend even more money on Northern Ireland, as this Government is. It looks like BR. A number of sets of coaching stock and a handful of locomotives received the livery, as well as most new multiple units and some existing ones. You are using an out of date browser. Budgets and delivery will be held at the local level as well as at the national level. This included many of the features which were later incorporated in the Mark 2, and trialled in an experimental train designated XP64. The standard livery for most British Railways steam locomotives was black, often with a thin red, cream and grey "lining" (trim), while express passenger locomotives were not painted "Brunswick Green" (Which was the former colour of the Great Western Railway) as is often stated, but were painted in British Standards: BS224 "Deep Bronze Green" also known as "Land Rover Deep Bronze Green LR001" with orange and black lining. Instead, I just added an icon next to the full text and removed it from the main station name. Also on the Eastern Region, Class 55 Deltic locomotives based at Finsbury Park acquired white surrounds to their cab windows. It really does look dire. I could see those different types of logos being used across scenarios. Today I would like to make a rather general suggestion rather than something specific. No complaints really over the Rail Alphabet, I even like seeing it on old BR signage that still exists here and there. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In response to this announcement, the Great British Railways Transition Team is looking at changes to support the development of the new industry structure, and considering ways in which the current system can be simplified and improved. (Something that ought to give die-hard advocates of splitting off the Scottish Conservatives pause for thought.) One overarching brand, with sub brands sitting below it, for long distance services and regional brands all under the GBR moniker, much like we do today with Southern, South Eastern, South Western, Northern, etc. I would say GWR (single colour) is a far better branding package than Avanti (3 colours). The Southern Region types worked mostly on the Charing Cross / Cannon Street - Hastings via Battle / Dover and Ramsgate routes and on the Victoria / London Bridge - Brighton / Littlehampton / Hastings via Eastbourne routes. For example, GWRs London to Bristol, Penzance, Cardiff, Oxford etc might be wrapped up with a GBR Express or GBR Intercity, but the GWR commuter/regional services under a different brand name. It appears that while the plan is to brand all trains under GBR with one branding, that plan involves a much longer time scale: . Then why was the old version called British Railways, not Great British Railways, and why the change now for the new version if British Railways worked? It would appear that were going to be waiting a while even for the new logo, and that given the recent nature of the franchise liveries, that new liveries are a very long way off. In 2001, as passenger work for diesel locomotives operated by Virgin CrossCountry came to an end, a number of their Class 47s were painted in "heritage" liveries that they had carried in the past, including the former D1733, now 47853, which once again carried a near-correct version of the XP64 livery. It highlighted different ways in which Westminster could invest in Britains strategic transport network to better-integrate the nation. We use cookies. Much closer to what I was meaning (thanks. Because it's not going to be the same as BR. For me, it's time to sign off from the Great Western Railway Line. Also, like I said, it's possible that they legally can't call it BR. You are using an out of date browser. NR do infrastructure in Wales & Scotland, don't they? JavaScript is disabled. Home Forums Despite the InterCity brand having been introduced in 1966, in 1985 the word 'Executive' was dropped and the livery was applied to all coaches and many locomotives used on InterCity services. Read about the differences between Britain, the. It does look better than red. Different NSE style local/commuter networks round the country. Well Id have thought it might be GBR Northern or GBR Southern. Boris Johnson has announced that Britain is to have a new public rail operator, Great British Railways (GBR), in the biggest shake-up of the country's trains since privatisation a quarter. In 1964, as part of a plan to develop a new corporate image for British Railways, a number of experiments were tried; Discussions on the livery for British Railways coaching stock in 1948 eventually settled on a network-wide two-tone livery of crimson and cream for corridor coaches, with all-over crimson being used for local, non-corridor stock. I don't think the red understripe would appear though, and there will still be calls from TfGM, WYCA TfWM, TfW, etc. A railway works best as a single unit. In terms of signage, here's what I was working on this morning: Compared to the superb branding packages of TfW and ScotRail, it does not say "come use the railway, it's good", it says "we have spent the bare minimum, stick to your car". don't see an issue anywhere, as long as the concessions stay branded with whatever. Great British Railways: Livery, branding and appearance? 19th September, 2019. I have heard that the BR double arrows will remain in use due to the fact that in the UK everyone recognises it as the 'train station' symbol. The Union Jack will represent. If only we were to see a coherent joined up livery scheme to run nationwide like the picture above , however I rather suspect this will not be the case. GBR will own all stations and most infrastructure in Great Britain. Underneath that in a smaller font, about half the height of the space between the botton track and the bottom of the arrow "Operated by [whomever] for Great British Railways". Then theres the question of livery. Most of this nostalgia is from people who aren't old enough to remember just how rubbish latter day BR often was. I'm not aware - what are TfW doing? It'll be operated quite differently. I dont think we will see train liveries being changed for a while. The 1948 trials brought LMS Class 5s, and GWR Kings and Castles in lined light green and lined blue, with incorrect suggestions that two different blues were used. If Scotland leaves the UK it must become British Rail as Britain is defined as just England & Wales! But theres no particular reason this should be. From 1956 maroon (similar to crimson lake) was adopted as the standard colour for coaching stock, with corridor coaches lined and non-corridor plain initially: later on all stock was lined. JavaScript is disabled. A livery, similar to ScotRail but with the upper dark grey bodyside replaced with a dark blue, was created. It isnt hard to believe that there may be some truth to the suggestion that Johnson would be less cavalier in his treatment of Ulster if it returned even a handful of Government MPs. Why not capitalize on it? Messages: 1,398. No.31271 in Railfreight "triple grey" livery with Construction sector markings. Question for the designers. Our railways play a fundamental role in supporting the economic, environmental and social achievements of the country. The British Isles in my old school geography books included the island of Ireland but I wouldn't have said that in my recent visit to the country! It will become a single familiar brand with a bold new vision for passengers - of punctual services, simpler tickets. If they're bothered about 'red white and blue" then just stick the double arrow in a white background and give it a blue border. ScotRail was the brand name under which British Rail operated passenger services in Scotland and cross border services to Northern England and London. During 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, all passenger train operating companies (TOCs) entered into Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements with the UK and Scottish Governments. This includes transport, with the first Union Connectivity Review being published earlier this year. But thats the insidious appeal of nationalism: it willalwaysbe easier, in the short term, to spurn complicating national attachments in favour of tacking to local winds and making off with as much cash as you can lay your hands on. We badly need that on the visual mess that is the railway. Sponsor Post - registered members do not see these adverts; Heh. I just see the thing as extremely surface level. Most of the coverage has focused on this. British Railways coaches in the crimson and cream livery used from 1949 Discussions on the livery for British Railways coaching stock in 1948 eventually settled on a network-wide two-tone livery of crimson and cream for corridor coaches, with all-over crimson being used for local, non-corridor stock. [4] One locomotive, Class 47 No.D1733, was painted to match the coaching stock. Compared to the superb branding packages of TfW and ScotRail, it does not say "come use the railway . The BR that believed in having multiple liveries and brands? The livery derived its nickname from a perceived resemblance to the internal appearance of a Jaffa Cake. In 1957 this changed to maroon with yellow markings and in 1963 bauxite with white lettering was adopted. I'm unsure about the livery as such, but if Great British Railways is taken forward, I'd expect 'GBR' to feature. Other examples are available Once they'd ditched single colour liveries, they didn't really do anything that wasn't ", One can only hope for a Sectorised return to NSE. I do also like the theory that these regions they mention will be named after old railway companies. I think in Germany it is done by using the "TOC" name in place of IC etc. This idea often seems to pop its head up. This grey panel finished just short of the end of the coach leaving a small amount of Rail Blue which then continued round onto the end of the coach. [5] As Rail Blue was introduced, the last locomotive recorded as being outshopped in a previous livery was Class 43 D838 Rapid which left Swindon Works in August 1968 in maroon. [7], Under Network Rail, all stations are formally in public hands since 2014, but only 20 (mainly large termini and central stations) are managed directly by it. The Great British Railways Transition Team is developing a range of rail freight growth target options. Theres no vote in Northern Ireland for him or his Conservative party so he doesnt care, hes hands off.. GBR is similar enough to channel some continuity with BR but distinct enough to admit it's a different entity. Corridor coaching stock and certain express multiple unit classes were painted in Rail Blue with a 44-inch Pearl Grey (BS 2660-9-095) horizontal panel centred vertically on the main windows, outlined by a narrow white line. Of course it's possible to do better, but I'd argue there are bigger priorities as long as the signage is fit for purpose. I am confident I could design a better package in a few hours, and I am not a design professional. Not even all yellow fronted anymore. I'll give you an opportunity to make up a better more modern scheme then. No.90021 in revised Railfreight "triple grey" livery, with Railfreight Distribution sector markings. The easiest way to guarantee readibility at night would be to use retroreflective coatings, like those used on road signs. In many ways having a 'Railway System' logo (the double arrow) for stations/journey planners but a different logo so people know the train is a 'big' intercity train or a 'small' stopping train is very helpful. Great Britain is not a country; its a landmass. One thing that might work, though, would be to drop the full text from the red band and just have a subtle double arrow on the right hand side in that. It may not display this or other websites correctly. [4] This was referred to as the InterCity Executive livery as the sets used were dedicated to operating morning/evening services operated for businesspeople. In terms of changing the background colour - I was going to go with a navy blue, but then it wouldn't integrate with any part of the design system I had in my head, so I opted not to. Something will need to be kept open for Open Access Operators to be distinguished. However, these bodies will be required to coordinate with GBR to deliver a single national rail network, including one website and app, as well as following national branding and passenger standards. The pleasure's all mine. It's good work (and the previous set). You are using an out of date browser. The first and second MKC signs are pretty classy and look good. I don't see what's wrong with Rail Alphabet which is rather older than the 1980s - to be frank the branding shouts 60s, a period of branding I personally like but obviously that *is* personal - although you could just use Frutiger to keep the tie in with the other large national service, the NHS ( who used to use Rail Alphabet too ). Rail alphabet had the advantage of being clear, legible and was pretty much consistently applied. A commonly mistake to make, but one that can easily upset the locals! They retained this livery for some years, before being painted in Rail Blue when that became the norm. Due to the consequent muddle of liveries, many trains began to get an untidy if not tatty appearance which added to the run-down image of the railway. 1948 -. I think you are mixing up ownership with some form of ideological uniformity. GBR will be made up of five regional divisions, organised in line with Network Rail's Putting Passengers First programme. It does because it's public perception. By 2020s Britain, I mean a design that is reflective of modern day marketing and branding. Bland, cheap, unimaginative. Some franchise brand names are good, such as Trans Pennine Express, but perhaps those longer distance brands might be lost to one all encompassing GBR brand. It highlighted different ways in which Westminster could invest in Britain's strategic transport network to better-integrate the nation. It is known as Great because it is the largest island in the British Isles, and houses the countries of England, Scotland and Wales within its shores. [7]. The new livery was used with the introduction of the Hastings Line electrification in 1986 to promote new electric trains on that line. It will replace Network Rail as the operator of rail infrastructure across all of Great Britain (excluding some Valley Lines in Wales and some Merseyrail lines). I can sort of understand lumping Moorgate services in with London Overground, but LNER to Kings Lynn has been suggested many times without any compelling reason as to why, beyond "something something intercity standard", This idea often seems to pop its head up. The Great British Railway - and please, spare us the flag-waving - will incorporate Network Rail (renationalised in 2002 after privatised Railtrack collapsed), ticketing and awarding operator . How many people list how attractive a train is when you ask them why they decided to go by car or train? White letters on a navy background is the way to go. Which does what it says on the tin. Creating a separate thread for this as it's quite a big topic, potentially. At the formation of British Railways on 1 January 1948, early diesel and electric locos and the gas turbine locomotives 18000 and 18100 were already painted black with aluminium trim, but by the late 1950s this had been superseded by the same shade of green that was used on express passenger steam locomotives, although some locomotives were painted in a two-tone Brunswick and Sherwood green livery, and Southern Region electric locomotives were painted a light shade of malachite green. If you run across land borders you're going to get it. Just like when a new TOC has taken on a franchise, the old TOC name gets removed and the new TOC name gets badged in top, like a big rectangular sticker. Wrap yourself up in the flag and sing rule Brittania. For 2mm/N equivalents, change the start of the reference number FRH4 for FRH2. Why do most people go for a car that is mostly all one single colour. Because for my money blue & grey is not the "same basic livery" as Swallow, neither is NSEs toothpaste anything like the red and cream worn in the 50s. [8], Class 501 train in Rail Blue calls at Harrow and Wealdstone, Class 416 train in British Rail blue/grey livery calls at Dalston Kingsland station. The devolved administrations, the combined authorities, and the Greater London Authority will continue to exercise their current powers, such as setting fares and awarding contracts, and will remain democratically accountable for this. Cross Country merged with EMT to form a brand called Midland Connect. As built it was a sort of purplish-red stripe with a lighter red shadow, then this changed to solid red in the late 90s/early 2000s. Or the awful corporate blue BR? For this new venture a new livery - a paler shade of blue than Rail Blue, with three stripes of white, red and grey - was created with Class 47 No.47573 The London Standard painted in the new livery specifically for the launch ceremony. It does affect other devolved rail operators, including ScotRail, Transport for Wales, London Overground, Elizabeth line (Crossrail), and Merseyrail, as well as the combined authorities that oversee other local railway networks in England. Because it was a nationalised industry run by the British Government. One overarching brand, with sub brands sitting below it, for long distance services and regional brands all under the GBR moniker, much like we do today with Southern, South Eastern, South Western, Northern, etc. Job done. It may not display this or other websites correctly. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. For Station signage that is supposed to be functional and informative above all else, I don't see too much wrong with this. Another Class 52, No.D1015 Western Champion was delivered in another, darker yellow/brown colour described as 'Golden Ochre', though somewhat different from that applied to D5579. Class 35 'Hymek' D7017 restored to 1960's green & lime livery. Likes Received: 1,930. I still think" Great British Railways" will be mostly likely be termed GBR, most of the time. The old Northern signs worked well, but only Metro/WYCA really got behind the co-branding opportunities, that I saw. I suspect not many. It might have the operator identified in a small way too. The concession contract system will be the long-term replacement for the previous system of passenger rail franchising run by the Department for Transport, which became unsustainable early in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Great British Railways (GBR) is a planned state-owned public body that will oversee rail transport in Great Britain,[1] with the exception of Transport for London and Merseytravel services, and light rail and trams elsewhere in England. There have also been subtle font changes. The infrastructure was privately owned and operated by Railtrack from 1994 to 2002, when it was renationalised and transferred to Network Rail. I would rather that operations were branded similar to how they are now, but with a few changes compared with the existing TOC areas as follows: Chiltern Railways renamed as Chiltern & Oxbridge, with brand used on all planned EWR services in addition to those from London Marylebone. Because it's not going to be the same as BR. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Famous in York and up and down the East Coast Main Line, LNER could soon be consigned to history - again, YorkMix understands. But Beatties second charge is more interesting. Can you only be professional if every rail person works in the same uniform? It's a given that there will be brands underneath GBR - if there weren't, it would make travelling pretty complicated. Livery Guide Great Western Railways/British Railway Western Region. Great British Railways: Livery, branding and appearance? Privacy Noticeand Website Accessibility. The name is still awful though and far too long. particularly associated with the depots at Old Oak Common and The Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) seeks to deliver the most ambitious changes to our railways in a generation, working with the government and across the rail sector. Find out more and ask any questions/give us feedback in this thread . The wholly superior vision of the Campaign for Equal Citizenship is long abandoned. What is wrong with different routes and regions having different liveries? 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But the point is that effort has gone into developing a brand and what it stands for, it isn't just harking back to the awful 1970s, a time people seem to be seeing with a large pair of rose tinted spectacles. the handling/liability of pensions etc. It will also control the contracting of passenger train services, the setting of fares and timetables, and the collection of fare revenue, with the exception of services wholly within Scotland and Wales. And it that light it is intriguing that Ministers have decided to take a step back towards a national rail network with the launch of Great British Railways (GBR). In the early years the colour faded quite badly, becoming lighter and paler with time although this problem had been overcome by the late 1970s. The iconic London and North Eastern Railway brand - better known as LNER - looks set to be withdrawn again. After this time small variations in the Rail Blue livery became much more common. [4] Normal passenger service franchise mechanisms were amended, transferring almost all revenue and cost risk to the government, effectively 'renationalising' those services temporarily. This error in colour identification comes from an article and question published in a Model Railway Magazine in the 1950s, where the responding editor made the error, and it has frequently been repeated since then. Judging from the signage and station painting they will choose something somewhere between boring and ugly, and we will be stuck with it everywhere, for ages. GBR will absorb Network Rail, although overall strategic direction on infrastructure investment and fares strategy will remain with government. Read more about them in our, National HQ competition for Great British Railways. Antrim Princess Sealink ferry underway in Larne with Sealink letters. Particularly if they are just vinyls on white painted trains. He branded the Prime Minister an English nationalist, who was prepared to ignore Northern Ireland as the Conservatives have no electoral stake in the Province. This may well take time to introduce and rollout but my suggestion is as follows. Yes i like it, very clean and professional looking. A throwback to the 70s and 80s can sometimes work, but not often, but I think. Due to the small number of units repainted it was common to see trains with two or more units in different liveries. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For example, GBR will apparently inherit from Network Rail the duty to run and plan the network, as well as providing online tickets, information and compensation for passengers nationwide. This opens up the possibility of a national ticketing app, with the Great British Railways branding. 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