Transport for London (TfL) has announced GTS Rail Operations (GTS) as the new operator for the Elizabeth line.
The tube line – which carries more than 700,000 people a day – will be operated by GTS in efforts to improve operations by leveraging the Japanese subway’s renowned reliability and punctuality.
GTS is a joint venture (JV) between Go-Ahead Group, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo Corporation. The JV will take over from the line’s current operators, Chinese-owned MTR Corporation, in May 2025.
Group CEO of the Go-Ahead Group, Miguel Parras, commented on the takeover:
“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.”
TfL expects to enter into the contract with GTS in December.
Other shortlisted bidders to head the tube line’s operations included Arriva UK Trains, First Keolis Elizabeth line (a joint venture between First Group PLC and Keolis SA) and MTR Corporation (UK) Limited.
TfL has assured there will be no immediate changes to the Elizabeth Line’s services, times or staff. Current employees of the incumbent operator will be transfered to GTS.
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