Brighton Main Line
TypeCommuter rail, Suburban rail
SystemNational Rail
StatusOperational
LocaleGreater London
South East England
TerminiLondon Bridge
London Victoria
Brighton
Opened1839-1841
OwnerNetwork Rail
Operator(s)Southern Thameslink
Great Western Railway
London Overground
Depot(s)Selhurst
Brighton Lovers Walk
Stewarts Lane
Rolling stockClass 165 "Turbo"
Class 166 "Turbo Express"
Class 171 "Turbostar"
Class 377 "Electrostar"
Class 378 "Capitalstar"
Class 387 "Electrostar"
Class 455
Class 700 "Desiro City"
Number of tracks2-4
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Operating speed90 miles per hour (140 kilometres per hour) maximum