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A new look for trains all over the country has been unveiled as plans to bring rail services under public control take another step forward. The branding for Great British Railways, which will start to appear on trains in England from next spring, has been revealed.

The design features a red, white and blue colour scheme and sharp angles to mirror the Union Flag. The new logo, which features the double arrow symbol in a nod to Britain’s proud railway heritage, and livery will gradually be rolled out on trains under public control.

It comes as the government's plans to nationalise rail services progress with landmark legislation due to be debated in Parliament on Tuesday (December 9). Some rail operators are already under public control, including Northern and TransPennine

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