Tokyo Metro to Operate London's Elizabeth Line

The Elizabeth line in London will receive a makeover as the Tokyo Metro, in partnership with Go Ahead Group and Sumitomo Corporation, takes over operations from May 2025. This new consortium aims to inject Japanese reliability and punctuality into the line, which has faced reliability issues since its launch in 2022. Transport for London (TfL) expressed optimism about the partnership, citing the line's significant economic contributions of £42 billion since its opening. However, the RMT union has criticized the decision to award the contract to a private operator, fearing it could harm passenger services and the financial sustainability of the transport system. Meanwhile, global political discussions continue, with world leaders engaging in face-to-face diplomacy at the G20 summit amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine. The implications of the incoming Trump administration on the global economy also remain a topic of debate.