GTS Rail Operations is a future train operating company owned by Go-Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation that will commence operating the Elizabeth line concession in May 2025.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Franchise(s) | Elizabeth line |
| Main region(s) | London |
| Other region(s) | Berkshire Essex |
| Fleet | 70 |
| Stations operated | 41 |
| Parent company | Go-Ahead Group (65%) Tokyo Metro (17.5%) Sumitomo Corporation (17.5%)[1] |
| Reporting mark | XR |
History
editIn February 2024, Transport for London shortlisted four bidders for the next Elizabeth line concession:[2]
- Arriva UK Trains
- FirstGroup / Keolis joint venture
- Go-Ahead Group / Tokyo Metro / Sumitomo Corporation joint venture
- MTR Corporation
In November 2024, the Go-Ahead Group / Tokyo Metro / Sumitomo Corporation joint venture was awarded the contract with GTS Rail Operations to take over from MTR Crossrail in May 2025.[3] The contract will run for seven years with an optional two-year extension.[4]
Fleet
editGTS Rail Operations will inherit 70 Class 345s from MTR Crossrail. A further 10 trains will be introduced in 2026.[4]
References
edit- ^ Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation to be part of consortium to operate UK’s Elizabeth line Sumitomo Corporation 20 November 2024
- ^ Bidders shortlisted in the process to find the next operator of the Elizabeth line Transport for London 15 February 2024
- ^ GTS Rail Operations Limited announced as new operator for the Elizabeth line Transport for London 19 November 2024
- ^ a b New operator announced for Elizabeth Line Rail Express issue 344 January 2025 page 10