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November 21, 2024 | Commuter Rail

GTS Rail is new operator of London’s Elizabeth Line

Joint venture of Go-Ahead, Tokyo Metro and Sumitomo is preferred bidder for seven-year contract starting in May 2025.

June 14, 2024 | Fleet

Alstom wins £370m order for 10 Elizabeth Line trains

The new order will enable production to continue at the manufacturer’s Derby works.

April 16, 2024 | Fleet

Renewed hope for future of Alstom’s Derby plant

Alstom Group CEO meets British transport secretary at start of “intensive discussions”.

February 16, 2024 | Financial

Four bidders for London’s Elizabeth Line operator contract

The tender for the seven-year concession will be issued in April.

January 15, 2024 | Passenger

Regional railways enter a new paradigm

Increasing congestion in the heart of major cities is prompting population shift towards surrounding suburban and regional areas, raising challenges for transport operators and authorities. The rail industry is embracing new technology to rise to the challenge, as David Burroughs discovers.

July 11, 2023 | Commuter Rail

Busy first year for the Elizabeth Line

Successful completion of a phased opening programme has seen the Elizabeth Line become one of Britain’s busiest commuter railways. Howard Smith, Elizabeth Line director at Transport for London, speaks to Robert Preston about the challenges of bringing a new concept to London’s transport network.

May 22, 2023 | Metros

Services stepped up on London’s Elizabeth Line

Transport for London is now operating 24 trains per hour during the peak on the Elizabeth Line and a full service to Heathrow Airport.

May 3, 2023 | Infrastructure

£1.5bn plan to transform London’s Liverpool Street terminus

Package includes £450m in upgrades at a station with footfall among Britain’s highest.

March 24, 2023 | Financial

Transport for London budget predicts £79m operating surplus for 2023-24

New rolling stock for Piccadilly Line and DLR and service and accessibility enhancements planned.

March 2, 2023 | Technology

MTR Trenolab launched to offer better timetable planning

Joint venture formed with Italian consultancy Trenolab.

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