| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Franchise(s) | Not subject to franchising (1982 – 1997) |
| Main region(s) | East Anglia,North West,North East,Wales |
| Other region(s) | East Midlands,West Midlands,Scotland,Merseyside |
| Parent company | British Rail |
Regional Railways was one of the three passenger sectors ofBritish Rail. It was created in 1982. It finished operation in 1996, two years afterprivatisation. The sector was originally calledProvincial.
Before privatisation, the Regional Railways sector was split into several different franchises ready for privatisation.
