Sir Henry Cecil Johnson KBE (11 September 1906 – 13 March 1988), was Chairman of British Rail.

[1] Johnson astutely began the sale and development of surplus railway land and established the British Rail Property Board in 1970.

[1] Sir Peter Parker, a later Chairman, ‘admired his honesty and courage', describing him as ‘straight as a gun barrel’.

[1] Always known as Bill Johnson, ‘he had a friendly and relaxed manner, but he was shrewd, a good listener, and expert at delegating’.

[1][3] Sir Peter Parker, a later Chairman, ‘admired his honesty and courage', describing him as ‘straight as a gun barrel.