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Watco Acquires Great Lakes Central Railroad

September 28, 2025

Transportation

Watco has received federal approval from the Surface Transportation Board to acquire the 420-mile Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC). The acquisition, effective September 28, requires Watco to keep currently active GLC gateways open on commercially competitive terms and follows Watco's prior equity investment in GLC since 2013.

Wabtec Corporation Acquires Nordco from Greenbriar Equity Group

March 23, 2021

Transportation

Wabtec Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nordco, a North American supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment, from Greenbriar Equity Group for $400 million in cash. The acquisition expands Wabtec’s maintenance-of-way and railcar mover offerings, adds Nordco’s aftermarket and inspection technology capabilities, and is expected to be immediately accretive to EBITDA and cash flow while delivering cost synergies.

Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors (FTAI) Acquires Transtar, LLC from United States Steel

June 8, 2021

Transportation

Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (FTAI) agreed to acquire United States Steel Corporation’s rail operating subsidiary, Transtar, LLC, for $640 million, with the transaction expected to close in Q3 2021 subject to regulatory approvals. FTAI and U.S. Steel will also enter a 15-year exclusive strategic rail services agreement (with minimum volume commitments for the first five years), providing FTAI with long-term contracted revenue and opportunities to grow third-party rail services and ancillary businesses.

Cameco and Brookfield Acquire Westinghouse Electric Company

November 3, 2023

Energy

Cameco and Brookfield (with Brookfield Renewable Partners and institutional partners) have completed their joint acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company after receiving required regulatory approvals, with the transaction closing on or about November 7, 2023. Cameco will finance its share using a US$600 million term loan and available cash; the deal transfers ownership of Westinghouse (a leading nuclear technology and services provider headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania) from Brookfield Business Partners to the new investor group.

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.

Bernhard Capital Partners Acquires RailWorks Corp. from Wind Point Partners

November 10, 2021

Infrastructure

Bernhard Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of RailWorks Corp., a leading North American rail infrastructure solutions provider, from Wind Point Partners. Bernhard Capital will support RailWorks' continued growth in track construction, signals and communications, and maintenance services while RailWorks' management team, led by President and CEO Kevin Riddett, remains in place.