Great British Railways: Social media backlash after new-look trains are unveiled

• Members 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.

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First look at new Great British Railways branded train ahead of public ownership