GTS Rail Operations
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British train operating company
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| Franchise | Elizabeth line |
| Main region | London |
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| Fleet | 70 |
| Stations operated | 41 |
| Parent company | Go-Ahead Group (65%) Tokyo Metro (17.5%) Sumitomo Corporation (17.5%)[1] |
| Headquarters | Chancery Station House, High Holborn, London |
| Reporting mark | XR |
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| Website | https://gtsr.co.uk/ |
GTS Rail Operations Limited[2] 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.
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.[4][5] The contract will run for seven years with an optional two-year extension.[6][5]
Fleet
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "GTS Rail Operations Limited overview - Find and update company information - Gov.uk". Companies House. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "GTS Rail Operations Limited announced as new operator for the Elizabeth line" (Press release). Transport for London. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- 1 2 Holden, Michael (20 November 2024). "New operator for London's Elizabeth Line announced". Rail Advent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- 1 2 New operator announced for Elizabeth Line Rail Express issue 344 January 2025 page 10
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