Connex South Central was a British train operating company owned by Connex that operated the Network SouthCentral franchise from 26 May 1996 until 12 October 1996 and the South Central franchise from
A Class 455 at East Croydon in 1997
205009 at London Victoria
Southern is the brand name used on routes in the south of England by Greater Thameslink Railway, a train operating company which has been state-owned since 31 May 2026.
Connex South Central
…and sliding door diesel electric and electric multiple units. The slam-door units were not replaced under Connex, but were all later withdrawn after South Central (later rebranded Southern) took over. Connex South Central's fleet was maintained at Brighton Lovers Walk and Selhurst depots…
Southern Class 377 units at London Victoria
A sign at Brighton station showing the name change from South Central to Southern in August 2004.
Southern exterior signage at Norwood Junction station (now replaced by London Overground signage)
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