Murray J
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this is a thread to keep track of stations and trains being rebranded with northern trains branding. so far 150128 and 129 have been unbranded, but there are probably more.
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Is the branding not remaining the same, just the “by Arriva” lettering being removed?this is a thread to keep track of stations and trains being rebranded with northern trains branding. so far 150128 and 129 have been unbranded, but there are probably more.
CorrectIs the branding not remaining the same, just the “by Arriva” lettering being removed?
Would love to see that! Have had very few good experiences with any of that company's services bar Chiltern, so an industry wide "bye arriva" would be most welcome from meShame someone didn’t think to amend “by Arriva” to “bye Arriva”
They will not be getting a new logo - as correctly stated above the 'by arriva' is being removed.ok just found out 150127 and 128 are both ex FGW units just been reliveried, but this still suggests to me that northern trains will have a new logo.
Or even arrivaderci.Shame someone didn’t think to amend “by Arriva” to “bye Arriva”
The N logo belongs to Arriva and they have given the OLR 12 months grace to get it removed from all the trains. This came up in one of the roadshow meetings about the transfer details.
To be honest I don't mind the Northern branding. Clean white and blue colour scheme and simple logo. Surprised OLR haven't agreed license to to retain the branding - it's not worthwhile changing liveries in 12 months (again) which incurs cost and time out of service.The N logo belongs to Arriva and they have given the OLR 12 months grace to get it removed from all the trains. This came up in one of the roadshow meetings about the transfer details.
As far as uniform goes they are looking to get us new jackets and coats as a matter or urgency, the rest of our uniform has no logos anyway.
To be honest I don't mind the Northern branding. Clean white and blue colour scheme and simple logo. Surprised OLR haven't agreed license to to retain the branding - it's not worthwhile changing liveries in 12 months (again) which incurs cost and time out of service.
Great to hear awful uniforms are being reviewed. Hopefully the unprofessional and cheap looking polo shirts will be replaced with a buttoned shirt and waistcoat option. Just as with any company a cheap looking uniform normally results in a lacklustre service.
This was for staff at depots to ask questions. The seat roadshow was a publicity stunt.Good. The logo is terrible.
...though Northern roadshow meetings haven't always seen results. Exhibit A being the "Seat Survey" charade!
Rebrand with a new name will come in due course.Is the branding not remaining the same, just the “by Arriva” lettering being removed?
Rebrand with a new name will come in due course.
I would say so yes. Although what arriva did with the brand was alot nicer than abellio serco northern brand. It belongs to them and is not a transferrable brand that the DfT can use.Why a new name? Wasn't the whole point that "Northern" was generic? Or is it so toxic that it has to go?
More money wasted again so trains have to re refurbed again-new seat covers etc etcRebrand with a new name will come in due course.
If that's the case, then it makes an utter mockery of the whole neutral name and brand policy.Why a new name? Wasn't the whole point that "Northern" was generic? Or is it so toxic that it has to go?
Not quite correct. A revised logo has been circulated internally amongst staff and will begin to appear soon.They will not be getting a new logo - as correctly stated above the 'by arriva' is being removed.
What’s the point of rebranding in such a minor way?Not quite correct. A revised logo has been circulated internally amongst staff and will begin to appear soon.
The 'n' logo has been changed to be a slightly lighter and gradiented colour and the company name has been made 'allcaps'
Surprised they're keeping the "sad face" device.
A post on the now closed northern franchise thread mentioned that the n would become black with a light blue circle??Not quite correct. A revised logo has been circulated internally amongst staff and will begin to appear soon.
The 'n' logo has been changed to be a slightly lighter and gradiented colour and the company name has been made 'allcaps'
Seconded.Shame someone didn’t think to amend “by Arriva” to “bye Arriva”