TfL names GTS Rail Operations as new operator for London’s Elizabeth line
The joint venture (JV), comprising Go Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro, and Sumitomo, will manage the line for seven years, with an option to extend for two more years.
Transport for London (TfL) has selected GTS Rail Operations as the new operator for the Elizabeth line, with the contract set to commence in May 2025.
The joint venture (JV), comprising Go Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro, and Sumitomo, will manage the line for seven years, with an option to extend for two more years.
The Elizabeth line has been operated by MTR Corporation (Crossrail), which will continue to run the services until the handover.
GTS Rail Operations will inherit the responsibility for the line that serves over 700,000 daily passengers.
Go-Ahead Group CEO Miguel Parras said: “We’re proud to have been chosen to be TfL’s partner, together with Sumitomo Corporation and Tokyo Metro, for the operation of the iconic Elizabeth line. We look forward to bringing our collective expertise across UK and international rail operations to London.
“Our objectives are aligned with TfL – to connect communities across London through safe, reliable, and sustainable public transport services, delivered to the highest level of customer satisfaction.”
