GTS Rail Operations
Appearance
Overview | |
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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 |
GTS Rail Operations is a train operating company owned by Go-Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation that commenced operating the Elizabeth line concession on 25 May 2025.[2]
History
[edit]In February 2024, Transport for London shortlisted four bidders for the next Elizabeth line concession:[3]
- 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 on 25 May 2025.[2] The contract will run for seven years with an optional two-year extension.[4]
Fleet
[edit]GTS Rail Operations inherited 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
- ^ a b GTS Rail Operations Limited announced as new operator for the Elizabeth line Transport for London 19 November 2024
- ^ Bidders shortlisted in the process to find the next operator of the Elizabeth line Transport for London 15 February 2024
- ^ a b New operator announced for Elizabeth Line Rail Express issue 344 January 2025 page 10