 Region logo from 1965 to 1992 | |
| Franchise(s) | Not subject to franchising (1 January 1948 – 31 December 1992) |
|---|---|
| Main Region(s) | London, South of England |
| Parent company | British Rail |
The Southern Region was a region of British Railways from 1948 until 1992 when railways were re-privatised. The region ceased to be an operating unit in its own right in the 1980s. The region covered south London, southern England and the south coast, including the busy commuter belt areas of Kent, Sussex and Surrey. The region was largely based upon the former Southern Railway area.