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GTS Rail Operations

GTS Rail Operations
Overview
Franchise(s)Elizabeth line
Main region(s)London
Other region(s)Berkshire
Essex
Fleet70
Stations operated41
Parent companyGo-Ahead Group
Tokyo Metro
Sumitomo Corporation
Reporting markXR

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.

History

In February 2024, Transport for London shortlisted four bidders for the next Elizabeth line concession:[1]

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.[2][3][4] The contract will run for seven years with an optional two-year extension.[5]

Fleet

GTS Rail Operations will inherit 70 Class 345s from MTR Crossrail. A further 10 will be introduced in 2026.[5]

References

  1. ^ Bidders shortlisted in the process to find the next operator of the Elizabeth line Transport for London 15 February 2024
  2. ^ Elizabeth line operator loses bid to renew contract BBC News 20 November 2024
  3. ^ GTS Rail is new operator of London's Elizabeth Line International Railway Journal 21 November 2024
  4. ^ Go-Ahead joint venture announced as new operator of London's Elizabeth line Kinetic Group 27 November 2024
  5. ^ a b New operator announced for Elizabeth Line Rail Express issue 344 January 2025 page 10
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