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- ↑ Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation to be part of consortium to operate UK’s Elizabeth line Sumitomo Corporation 20 November 2024
- ↑ Bidders shortlisted in the process to find the next operator of the Elizabeth line Transport for London 15 February 2024
- ↑ GTS Rail Operations Limited announced as new operator for the Elizabeth line Transport for London 19 November 2024
- 1 2 New operator announced for Elizabeth Line Rail Express issue 344 January 2025 page 10
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