GTS Rail Operations

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GTS Rail Operations
Overview
Franchise(s) Elizabeth line
Main region(s) London
Other region(s) Berkshire
Essex
Fleet70
Stations operated41
Parent company Go-Ahead Group (65%)
Tokyo Metro (17.5%)
Sumitomo Corporation (17.5%) [1]
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.

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History

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 in May 2025. [3] The contract will run for seven years with an optional two-year extension. [4]

Fleet

GTS Rail Operations will inherit 70 Class 345s from MTR Crossrail. A further 10 will be introduced in 2026. [4]

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