Akiem Group Acquires Macquarie European Rail from Macquarie Group

Omio Group Acquires Rail Europe to Expand Global Rail Distribution Platform

July 21, 2026

Transportation

Omio Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Rail Europe, a global rail booking and distribution platform. Once completed, Rail Europe will join Omio’s B2C booking platform, B2B distribution business, and Rome2Rio, expanding Omio’s multimodal ground transportation proposition and global partner network.

EQT Active Core Infrastructure I to acquire A-Train AB (Arlanda Express)

December 22, 2025

Transportation

EQT Active Core Infrastructure I has agreed to acquire 100% of A-Train AB, the operator of Arlanda Express, the high-speed passenger rail service between Stockholm Central Station and Arlanda Airport. EQT plans to enhance customer experience and operations, including introducing a new train fleet and more flexible pricing, and the deal is subject to regulatory approvals and approval from Arlandabanan Infrastructure AB.

Nomura Acquires Macquarie's U.S. & European Public Asset Management Business

April 22, 2025

Wealth Management

Nomura has agreed to acquire Macquarie Asset Management’s North American and European public asset management business (including equities, fixed income and multi‑asset strategies) in an all‑cash transaction for roughly US$1.8 billion, subject to closing adjustments and regulatory approvals. The business—led from Philadelphia with more than 700 employees and approximately US$180 billion of AUM—will join Nomura’s Investment Management division, and the firms will also enter a broader product and distribution collaboration.

Macquarie Infrastructure Partners Acquires RailUSA, LLC

May 12, 2022

Transportation

Macquarie Infrastructure Partners (MIP) acquired 100% of the equity interests of RailUSA, LLC, the U.S. holding company operating the 430-mile Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad and the 228-mile Grenada Railroad. RailUSA provides freight rail services, transloading, railcar storage and industrial development opportunities; Sidley represented MIP in the transaction.

Infracapital Acquires GB Railfreight from EQT-backed Hector Rail

September 23, 2019

Transportation

Infracapital, the infrastructure equity arm of M&G, has agreed to acquire GB Railfreight Limited from EQT Infrastructure II via its portfolio company Hector Rail Group. GB Railfreight, headquartered in London with around 900 employees and a fleet of over 180 locomotives and 1,500 wagons, is the third-largest rail freight operator in the UK; the transaction is expected to close mid-October 2019.

3i Group Acquires Regional Rail from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

July 8, 2019

Transportation

3i Group plc has acquired Regional Rail, LLC from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. Regional Rail, a Kennett Square, Pennsylvania-based operator of short-line railroads and rail-related services (including Diamondback Signal), will be supported by 3i to pursue further growth and network expansion across its end markets such as agriculture, lumber and energy.