What is the British Rail flag?

The house flag of British Rail. A pale blue rectangular flag with an applied motif of two parallel rails and arrows pointing in opposite directions. The flag is made of a wool and synthetic fibre bunting; the hoist and central motif are made of cotton. It is machine sewn with a rope and toggle attached.



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Trading as British Rail from 1965, the company was privatised between 1994 and 1997 and was succeeded by National Rail. The double arrow logo is still used by National Rail in their brand to this day.

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In the 50 years since he drew up one of the UK's most recognisable symbols, designer Gerry Barney has heard them all.

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London Underground, also called the Tube, underground railway system that services the London metropolitan area.

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Since 1995, Britain's rail network has been run by over 20 private train companies, but they work together as National Rail with co-ordinated fares & ticketing.

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National Rail was formed following the privatisation of the British Rail network in 1996, when the network split into 25 separate operating franchises to run trains across the UK (Great Britain).

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The rearlights on locomotives, multiple units and railcars. To ensure that the rear of the failed train is always visible, all trains are required to display three red lights at their rear: two tail lamps plus the red portion of the destination roller blind.

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The invention of wrought iron rails, together with Richard Trevithick's pioneering steam locomotive meant that Britain had the first modern railways in the world.

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American railways are primarily privately owned, with freight companies investing their own money into the system. In contrast, most European railways are publicly owned and funded by taxpayers.

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