Railway supply industry news
Latest business news from the global railway supply industry, including company mergers, acquisitions and financial results.
SmartRail Europe attracts global rail professionals
EVENTS: A cross-section of Europe’s most senior rail professionals will come together in Roma in May at SmartRail Europe, a bespoke conference organised by Railway Gazette Events and supported by Italian national infrastructure manager RFI and the European Union research body Shift2Rail.
Keolis joins Greentown Labs startup incubator
USA: Keolis has joined the Greentown Labs Global Center for Cleantech Innovation as ‘terawatt-level’ partner, the highest level of engagement.
Alstom agrees to buy Bombardier Transportation
INTERNATIONAL: The signing of a memorandum of understanding for Alstom to acquire 100% of Bombardier Transportation from Bombardier Inc and Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec was announced by the companies on February 17.
Akiem acquires Macquarie European Rail fleet
EUROPE: Leasing company Akiem Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Macquarie European Rail’s rolling stock leasing business, subject to regulatory approval.
Alstom and Bombardier Transportation confirm acquisition discussions
INTERNATIONAL: Discussion are underway for the possible acquisition of Bombardier Transportation by Alstom SA, both companies have confirmed.
Certifer enters the German-speaking market
EUROPE: Testing, inspection and certification body Certifer has entered the German, Austrian and Swiss market with the acquisition of railway inspection and certification company Angewandte Eisenbahnteknik.
Wabtec starts work on Bochum brake and coupler plant
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Transport security professionals to gather in Miami this June
Euromaint awarded Bergensbanen fleet maintenance contract
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Record capital expenditure for Indian Railways in 2020-21
Kansas City signalling equipment manufacturer acquired
Polarteknik acquires Train Door Solutions
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Arriva leases Alpha Trains DMUs for Czech operating contract
SmartRail World becomes Railway Gazette Events
Collaboration to drive open ticketing standards
Stagecoach Group joins new market entrants’ association ALLRAIL
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New CEO aims to get Pesa back on track
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Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co IPO raises 30·7bn yuan
Cubic and Moovit announce Mobility-as-a-Service co-operation