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Mergers and acquisitions

July 10, 2026 | Financial

Clever Devices deal completes

Frank Antonysamy is appointed as new CEO.

May 29, 2026 | North America

STB seeks more information from UP and NS on proposed merger

Revised application accepted but proceedings on hold as applicants have until July 27 to respond.

May 15, 2026 | Technology

Vossloh to acquire Cordel

Transaction values British supplier of Libar-based imaging systems at £29m.

May 1, 2026 | North America

UP and NS submit amended merger application

Partners say merger will maintain competition and deliver substantial cost savings for shippers.

April 3, 2026 | Metros

Hitachi Rail to acquire Clever Devices

The acquisition will enable Hitachi Rail to enhance its digital product portfolio.

February 20, 2026 | Financial

UP and NS confirm plan to resubmit merger application

Initial filing by the two Class 1s was rejected by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in January.

February 13, 2026 | Financial

Wabtec completes Dellner acquisition

The deal was reported as being worth $US 960m when announced in March 2025.

January 21, 2026 | North America

STB rejects UP/NS merger application

Surface Transportation Board says application is incomplete.

January 12, 2026 | Europe

Knorr-Bremse completes Duagon acquisition

Acquiring Swiss embedded electronics supplier expected to deliver significant revenue growth.

January 12, 2026 | Financial

Vossloh buys Swedish track maintenance contractor

Nordic Tamping Service expands the Vossloh portfolio in Scandinavia.

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