| Revision as of 23:26, 20 December 2024 editKrissteyn (talk | contribs)18 edits ←Created page with '{{Infobox Rail companies |name = GTS Rail Operations |logo_filename = |caption = |franchise = Elizabeth line |regions = London |secregions = Berkshire<br>Essex |fleet = 70 |stationsop = 41 |parent_company = Go-Ahead Group<br>Tokyo Metro<br>Sumitomo Corporation |abbr = XR |website = |map = }} '''GTS Rail Operations''' is a future train operating compa...' | Latest revision as of 07:34, 21 December 2024 edit undoIdoghor Melody (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Event coordinators, Extended confirmed users, Page movers, IP block exemptions, New page reviewers, Pending changes reviewers32,961 editsm →History: clean up, typo(s) fixed: two year → two-yearTag: AWB | ||
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| 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 ] in May 2025.<ref> '']'' 20 November 2024</ref><ref> '']'' 21 November 2024</ref><ref> ] 27 November 2024</ref> The contract will run for seven years with an optional two |
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 ] in May 2025.<ref> '']'' 20 November 2024</ref><ref> '']'' 21 November 2024</ref><ref> ] 27 November 2024</ref> The contract will run for seven years with an optional two-year extension.<ref name=RailExpress344>New operator announced for Elizabeth Line '']'' issue 344 January 2025 page 10</ref> | ||
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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 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
In February 2024, Transport for London shortlisted four bidders for the next Elizabeth line concession:
- 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. The contract will run for seven years with an optional two-year extension.
Fleet
GTS Rail Operations will inherit 70 Class 345s from MTR Crossrail. A further 10 will be introduced in 2026.
References
- 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
- ^ New operator announced for Elizabeth Line Rail Express issue 344 January 2025 page 10
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