Great British Railways: Backlash after new-look trains are unveiled

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMembers of the public have taken to social media to criticise the first Great British Railways-branded train, which was revealed on Thursday. Users on X described the Southern Class 387 train as “ugly and impractical”, while also questioning how much it cost. One commenter said: “It looks like it’s wrapped in an advertising campaign for GB news. Surely this can’t be the final design?”In a press release, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the branded train marks “an important step towards building a more joined‑up, publicly owned railway.”It is expected that the transition into public ownership will finish by the end of 2027. In fullFirst look at new Great British Railways branded train ahead of public ownershipThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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