Please tell me these aren’t going to happen. We’re either having a national network or we’re not. The whole design is poor in my opinion in the first place, then if you add short lived TOC logos it just becomes a complete mess. Look at how many times LNER has rebranded over the years, NX, Virgin, East Coast, LNER.Can't help but feel an added logo on the end of the signs makes them look a lot better, plus it allows people to know who operates the station (for the time being before it comes under central control)
It was a mock-up made by the person who posted it, nothing official.Please tell me these aren’t going to happen. We’re either having a national network or we’re not. The whole design is poor in my opinion in the first place, then if you add short lived TOC logos it just becomes a complete mess. Look at how many times LNER has rebranded over the years, NX, Virgin, East Coast, LNER.
Just give the whole network one brand, maybe with different colours for specific purposes like airport colouring for airport stations, but give it one coherent logo. How about errrr the double arrow?
For sure. There's a definite air of 'given up' about this exercise.
Yes, thickness of the arrows I think is the problem, along with the rest of the lettering.Arrows are still unnecessarily big (and thin) but borders are an improvement. It's like they're only just starting to speak to any half decent designer about the basics.
Did a recent study not prove otherwise? I remember someone saying something like that earlier on in the thread, anyway. Mind you, I think the white on black at Birmingham New Street looks great.Yes, thickness of the arrows I think is the problem, along with the rest of the lettering.
Wouldn’t hurt to try an inverse of this too, I believe white on black (or yellow on black) is more legible than scratchy thin black in white
Where is this?In the updated design manual. Beefed up arrows. Edge framing. Bolder typeface? some obvious user testing and feedback has been happening. Encouraging signs to me.
Where is this?
Rebranding has been taking place in West Yokshire with Morley being the first to get the new signs, Brighouse has been rebranded for the third time in its 24 year existance with Sowerby Bridge and Mythomroyd gaining the RA2 signage. Huddersfield has limited RA2 stickered all over the station, I think the rest of the Huddersfield Line will be done as and when the Transpennine Route Upgrade sees Mirfield and Ravensthorpe rebuilt and White Rose opening.For sure. There's a definite air of 'given up' about this exercise.
Ah it's meant to represent Liverpool Street
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In the updated design manual. Beefed up arrows. Edge framing. Bolder typeface? some obvious user testing and feedback has been happening. Encouraging signs to me.
Is it just me that thinks a sign for 'Tickets" about 10ft in front of ticket machines that also say "Tickets" is a little unnecessary?RA2 has appeared at clapham junction... but only 2 signs..
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I'm assuming future planning so they could add something else underneath if/when needed?What's with all the white space?
Its cool these days, check out a modern corporate website.What's with all the white space?
It's also a waste of sign.Its cool these days, check out a modern corporate website.
Oh yes, i didn't say it was good.It's also a waste of sign.
Source: https://x.com/thejrb/status/1760435242526019919Josh B @TheJRB The Rail Alphabet 2-ification of London Bridge has commenced 6:44 AM · Feb 22, 2024 from South East, England·