Great British Railways: Rolling Stock
2026-05-31 · Department for Transport · HL498 · Official question
Question
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.
Answer
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 ...