GTS Rail Operations

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GTS Rail Operations
Overview
Franchise(s)Elizabeth line
Main region(s)London
Other region(s)
Fleet70
Stations operated41
Parent companyGo-Ahead Group (65%)
Tokyo Metro (17.5%)
Sumitomo Corporation (17.5%)[1]
HeadquartersChancery Station House, High Holborn, London
Reporting markXR

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.

History

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In February 2024, Transport for London shortlisted four bidders for the next Elizabeth line concession:[2]

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

Fleet

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GTS Rail Operations inherited 70 Class 345 units from MTR Crossrail: a further ten trains will be introduced in 2026.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation to be part of consortium to operate UK's Elizabeth line" (Press release). Sumitomo Corporation. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Bidders shortlisted in the process to find the next operator of the Elizabeth line]" (Press release). Transport for London. 15 February 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  3. ^ "GTS Rail Operations Limited announced as new operator for the Elizabeth line" (Press release). Transport for London. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  4. ^ a b Holden, Michael (20 November 2024). "New operator for London's Elizabeth Line announced". Rail Advent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  5. ^ a b New operator announced for Elizabeth Line Rail Express issue 344 January 2025 page 10