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Renfe to acquire major stake in Leo Express

12 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Renfe, the Spanish national rail operator, has announced that it intends to acquire a 50 per cent stake in Czech train operator, Leo Express.

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Dellner celebrates 80 years of excellence in Train Connection Systems

26 February 2021 | By Dellner

Dellner is celebrating its 80th anniversary as the global leader in producing couplers, gangways and dampers for trains. Here, the company looks back at its history, the milestones and achievements it has accomplished.

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Saudi Railways Organization and Saudi Railways Company merger approved

19 February 2021 | By Global Railway Review

The merger emphasises the leading role of the railway industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Dellner Couplers acquires CAF’s MiiRA couplers business

22 January 2021 | By Dellner

Dellner Couplers has acquired the CAF MiiRA Couplers business which further strengthens its position as market leader of train connection systems.

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European Commission conditionally clears Alstom acquisition of Bombardier Transportation

31 July 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transportation has been given conditional clearance based on four proposed engagements.

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Akiem Group acquires Macquarie European Rail leasing business

24 April 2020 | By Global Railway Review

By finalising the acquisition of Macquarie European Rail, Akiem Group now leases locomotives to rail operators across Europe and, now, the UK.

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Alstom signs MoU for the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation

18 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Following Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transportation, the company will have a backlog of approximately €75 billion and revenues of €15.5 billion.

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Akiem Group signs agreement to acquire rolling stock leasing business

17 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Following the acquisition of Macquarie Europe Rail’s rolling stock leasing business, Akiem Group now owns a diverse portfolio of over 600 locomotives.

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CERTIFER Group acquires AEbt Angewandte Eisenbahnteknik GmbH

14 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Following the acquisition of AEbt Angewandte Eisenbahnteknik GmbH in January 2020, CERTIFER has now entered the German, Austrian and Swiss market.

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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group continues expansion of its Carrier network

11 February 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Following the acquisition of Rail Time Polska Sp. z.o.o. in 2019, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group's Carrier network has now expanded into 12 European countries.

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APG acquires stake in Alpha Trains

9 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

APG has acquired an indirect 41.1% interest in Alpha Trains from Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 1 (AEIF1).

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Wabtec acquires RELCO Locomotives

9 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Freight services provider Wabtec has acquired RELCO Locomotives.

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Genesee & Wyoming’s sale to Brookfield Infrastructure and GIC complete

3 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Genesee & Wyoming common stock has now ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange and will become a privately-owned company.

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FTAI agrees for CP to acquire Central Maine and Quebec Railway

25 November 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The transaction agreement between Canadian Pacific and Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors is expected to close by the end of 2019.

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Infracapital becomes the new owner of GB Railfreight

23 September 2019 | By Global Railway Review

GB Railfreight has announced that EQT’s infrastructure portfolio company, Hector Rail Group, has sold the business to Infracapital - the unlisted infrastructure equity arm of M&GPrudential.

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