This revival was timed perfectly. Public bodies and heritage organizations began to realize that the utilitarian charm of the font was timeless. Today, the font has been re-adopted by major infrastructure projects, including the rebranding of and, most notably, the Tyne and Wear Metro .
The original Rail Alphabet is – it is owned by the Design Research Unit / British Rail residual rights. However:
: Unlike many fonts of its era, Rail Alphabet was designed strictly for signage , with careful consideration for how letters appear from a distance and under various lighting conditions.