GTS Rail Operations
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| Franchise(s) | Elizabeth line |
| Main region(s) | London |
| Other region(s) | Berkshire Essex |
| Fleet size | 70 |
| Stations operated | 41 |
| Parent company | Go-Ahead Group Tokyo Metro Sumitomo Corporation |
| Reporting mark | XR |
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
[edit]In February 2024, Transport for London shortlisted four bidders for the next Elizabeth line concession:[1]
- 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.[2][3][4] The contract will run for seven years with an optional two year extension.[5]
Fleet
[edit]GTS Rail Operations will inherit 70 Class 345s from MTR Crossrail. A further 10 will be introduced in 2026.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Bidders shortlisted in the process to find the next operator of the Elizabeth line Transport for London 15 February 2024
- ^ Elizabeth line operator loses bid to renew contract BBC News 20 November 2024
- ^ GTS Rail is new operator of London's Elizabeth Line International Railway Journal 21 November 2024
- ^ Go-Ahead joint venture announced as new operator of London's Elizabeth line Kinetic Group 27 November 2024
- ^ a b New operator announced for Elizabeth Line Rail Express issue 344 January 2025 page 10
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