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.
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)
Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern is a management contract for the provision of passenger services on the Thameslink and Great Northern routes to Bedford, Luton, Peterborough, King's Lynn, Cambr