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GTS Rail Operations Limitedcite-ref-2[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.

• History

• Fleet

• References

In February 2024, Transport for London shortlisted four bidders for the next Elizabeth line concession:cite-ref-3[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.cite-ref-tfl-press-4-0[4]cite-ref-railadventaward-5-0[5] The contract will run for seven years with an optional two-year extension.cite-ref-railexpress344-6-0[6]cite-ref-railadventaward-5-1[5]

GTS Rail Operations inherited 70 Class 345 units from MTR Crossrail: a further ten trains will be introduced in 2026.cite-ref-railexpress344-6-1[6]

cite-note-11. "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.

cite-note-22. ↑ "GTS Rail Operations Limited overview - Find and update company information - Gov.uk". Companies House. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.

cite-note-33. ↑ "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.

cite-note-tfl-press-44. ↑ "GTS Rail Operations Limited announced as new operator for the Elizabeth line" (Press release). Transport for London. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.

cite-note-railadventaward-55. ↑ citerefholden2024Holden, Michael (20 November 2024). "New operator for London's Elizabeth Line announced". Rail Advent. Retrieved 18 June 2025.

cite-note-railexpress344-66. ↑ New operator announced for Elizabeth Line Rail Express issue 344 January 2025 page 10