US Surface Transportation Board accepts Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger application
In a decision issued on 28 May 2026, the Board found that the revised filing satisfies the completeness requirements for a major rail merger.
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In a decision issued on 28 May 2026, the Board found that the revised filing satisfies the completeness requirements for a major rail merger.
The plan updates the inaugural 2020 edition and defines priorities for safety, efficiency, security, resilience, innovation, and workforce development across the National Multimodal Freight Network.
Greenbrier has rejected a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determination on freight rail couplers issued on 18 May 2026 under the Enforce and Protect Act.
The decision was taken under the EU Merger Regulation through the simplified merger review procedure.
A leadership change is planned at Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board, with Christoph Franz expected to replace Werner Gatzer in 2027.
Hungarian state railway group MÁV has replaced its chief financial officer as part of a broader management restructuring initiated by the Ministry of Transport and Investments.
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Amtrak Board Chair Tony Coscia said William Herrmann will take over as Interim President while the board conducts a search for a permanent chief executive.
Stahlhut will take over day-to-day leadership of the group, while founder and current CEO Julian Remie will remain Executive Chairman responsible for strategy and long-term development.
He joins the Munich-based locomotive leasing company as it expands its management board back to three members.
RAILPOOL is expanding its locomotive leasing activities in France, with deliveries of 30 Alstom Traxx Universal electric locomotives under way since March 2026.
Správa železnic has announced changes in its senior management and key departments as part of a wider transformation focused on simpler governance, centralisation and more transparent procurement.
Siemens Mobility has agreed to acquire key businesses of Italy’s MERMEC Group, expanding its rail diagnostics, measurement and signalling portfolio.
Alstom reported record order intake and a higher backlog for fiscal year 2025/26, while execution issues on some rolling stock contracts continued to weigh on margins.
The measure applies to carriers starting operations on the Polish network and aligns with Regulation (EU) 2018/763.
České dráhy has issued €500 million in senior unsecured eurobonds, with investor demand reaching more than €1.8 billion.
The change follows around 13 years of management by Tobias Richter and Maximilian Richter.
The agreements cover passenger rolling stock, freight locomotives and infrastructure maintenance vehicles.
EUROFIMA will provide €500 million in long-term financing to Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane for new regional rolling stock in Italy.
No decision has been taken, and talks are described as being at an early stage.