If you got 20 China men to hand paint all 3000 trains they would still do it cheaper and quicker than 10 years, another self made millionaire by compliments of the tax payers
Doesn’t look a bad colour scheme
Half heard on radio lot people moaning waste of money don’t like the colours.
Can’t see where it says it’s going take ,10 years to paint them through
Why it’s a 10-Year Project
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Phased Rollout: The rebranding isn’t a single event but a long-term integration of the new GBR identity across existing fleets and new trains.
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Nationalisation Process: The new branding accompanies the establishment of Great British Railways, bringing services under public control, which is a significant legislative and operational undertaking.
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Scale of the Fleet: With thousands of trains and stations to update, it’s a massive logistical challenge that aligns with the natural cycle of maintenance and replacement.
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“Not Just a Paint Job”: The Transport Secretary emphasized it’s about creating a unified, public-focused railway, not just cosmetic changes.
What’s Happening
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New Livery: A red, white, and blue design inspired by the Union Flag, featuring the classic double-arrow logo.
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Gradual Appearance: The first glimpses of the new look are expected in Spring 2026 on some trains, with full rollout continuing over the decade.
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Unified Brand: It aims to unify Britain’s railways under one public brand after decades of fragmented private operators.