Written Question: GBR Livery

Lord Moylan: To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they gave to the example of Elizabeth line trains when designing the Great British Railways train livery, particularly as regards the use of yellow paint on the face of the cab.

Minister of State, Department for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, CBE):

A yellow front is a safety requirement on many trains, however modern lighting systems mean this is no longer strictly required on newer trains such as the Elizabeth Line fleet. Several operators moving into GBR use the same train model as is used on the Elizabeth Line, and last month I unveiled the first of that model to carry the GBR livery at London Waterloo. When applying the GBR livery to a train type, the decision on whether to retain a yellow front is being taken on a case‑by‑case basis balancing safety considerations, cost and durability, alongside the need for a clear and recognisable design for passengers.