GTS Rail Operations commenced the management of London’s Elizabeth Line on May 25.
This is a joint venture between Tokyo Metro, Sumitomo Corporation, and The Go-Ahead Group, which was contracted by Transport for London (TfL) to operate the line. The contract duration is 7 years, with an optional extension for up to an additional 2.5 years, totaling approximately 9.5 years. Previously, the line was managed by MTR Corporation (UK), a local branch of Hong Kong’s railway operator.
For Tokyo Metro, this marks the first involvement in overseas railway operations, and for Sumitomo Corporation, it’s their first venture into railway operations in the UK. Tokyo Metro has dispatched one director and two employees as residents, and has established a committee to ensure liaison between the UK and Japan.
The Elizabeth Line, which opened in May 2022, is a 117-kilometer route connecting 41 stations including London Heathrow Airport, Reading, Shenfield, and Abbey Wood. During peak hours, it operates up to 24 trains per hour.
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